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- Larry Herbstritt
Jacob Henry Herbstritt b. 26 January 1870 d. 16 February 1911, his son, Lloyd Francis Herbstritt b. 18 March 1902 d. 26 February 1943, his son, Lawrence Martin Herbstritt b. 22 November 1930 Living, his son, Robert Lloyd Herbstritt b. 12 November 1962 - Hey Happy Birthday TOMORROW!
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- Larry Herbstritt
Jacob Henry Herbstritt b. 26 January 1870 d. 16 February 1911, his son, Lloyd Francis Herbstritt b. 18 March 1902 d. 26 February 1943, his son, Lawrence Martin Herbstritt b. 22 November 1930 Living, his son, Robert Lloyd Herbstritt b. 12 November 1962 - Hey Happy Birthday TOMORROW!
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In Memory of Lawrence Martin HERBSTRITT
November 22, 1930 - May 1, 2020
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Lawrence Martin Herbstritt, 89, passed away peacefully with his family on May 1, 2020 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Larry, as he was affectionally called, was born on November 22, 1930 in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania in Elk County to Helen (McGill) Herbstritt, and Lloyd Herbstritt. He graduated from Academy High School, in Erie, Pennsylvania where he ran track and field competing and being awarded top medals in the high hurdle events. His wife, Bernice always referred to him affectionately as, "Daddy Long Legs."
Larry was a lover of life, his family, and all things related to athletics and sports. His love of country was also very deep. Having grown up in the Great Depression, he was part of a unique generation who were molded by hardship into what many consider the "Greatest Generation" of Americans.
- Larry served his country honorably in the Korean War Conflict from 1952 until 1954 as a United States Army Engineer, Sergeant in the Army Corps of Engineers, 10th Engineer Combat Battalion; during this time building bridges and personnel bunkers as well as destroying enemy bridges and other military infrastructure among many other missions for the military.
- He received the Korean Service Medal with One Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal, completing his basic training at Fort George G. Mede, Maryland. Larry often displayed his love of country by adorning his property of over 40 years in Betzwood, Pennsylvania with American flags of which he did with great pride, especially each year on the Fourth of July.
Shortly after returning home from Korea, Larry attended college on the GI Bill.
- Later, meeting his lovely wife, Bernice (Gray) Herbstritt of Duryea, Pennsylvania at a Halloween Party through cousins in Erie, Pennsylvania and then he relocated with his family to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region.
- Larry was dedicated to his family, working with the same division of his company for over 39 years as an engineer with Babcock, Wilcox & Company in the Bailey Controls division, later acquired by Ray McDermott, Inc. Larry specialized in large industrial boilers and steam flow systems, often doing service calls throughout the North Eastern region working with companies such as Crown, Cork & Seal, Superior Tube, Dow Chemical, and Smith Instruments. All of Larry's customers specifically requested him on service calls because of his specialized knowledge of their systems, and his very congenial manner.
After retirement in 1995, Larry continued to be in demand by several of his customers for his knowledge of their systems. He continued to consult with those companies as an independent contractor, which he enjoyed on his own time, proudly charging per diem.
In retirement he served as Chaplain for his local VFW Chapter Post 7878 in Upper Merion, PA which he enjoyed very much. He spent much of his time tinkering on his cars and maintaining the lovely home he and his wife created together. Larry greatly enjoyed playing golf with his wife and friends, was an avid Eagles fan, loved Nascar, and watching sports on Sunday afternoon in his favorite den in his final home in Betzwood, Pennsylvania.
Larry had a contagious optimism and compassion and was loved by so many and will be sorely missed by all his family members.
Lawrence was preceded by
- his wife, Bernice (Gray) Herbstritt (d.December 22, 2004), and
- his first daughter Kathleen (Herbstritt) Hall (d.August 1, 2019)
and is survived by
- his daughter, Janet (Herbstritt) Gring of Montgomery County;
- his son, Robert Herbstritt of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
- his granddaughter, Jennifer Hall of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
grandsons,
- Christopher Martin Gring, and
- Jonathan Gring of Montgomery County; and
- granddaughter Olivia Herbstritt of Westmont, NJ,
as well as his many loving family members, extended and immediate.
- Interment will be held during a Catholic Burial Ceremony, private to the family, Monday, May 18th at 10:00 am, Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA where he will be joined with his wife in eternal life.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts dear Lawrence.
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- Larry... was born on November 22, 1930 in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania in Elk County to Helen (McGill) Herbstritt, and Lloyd Herbstritt.
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| He graduated from Academy High School, in Erie, Pennsylvania where he ran track and field competing and being awarded top medals in the high hurdle events. His wife, Bernice always referred to him affectionately as, "Daddy Long Legs." |
- Larry, as he was affectionally called, was born on November 22, 1930 in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania in Elk County to Helen (McGill) Herbstritt, and Lloyd Herbstritt. He graduated from Academy High School, in Erie, Pennsylvania where he ran track and field competing and being awarded top medals in the high hurdle events. His wife, Bernice always referred to him affectionately as, "Daddy Long Legs."
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Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA [1] |
| West 22nd Street; Age: 9; AttendedSchool: Yes; EnumerationDistrict: 68-101B; GradeCompleted: Elementary school, 1st grade; ResidenceFarmNineteenThirtyFive: No; MaritalStatus: Single; RelationToHead: Son |
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Lloyd Herbstritt in the 1940 United States Federal Census
date: Apr 11 1940
enumerator: Margaret Groff Altenbaugh
Name: Lloyd Herbstritt
Age: 38
Birth Year: abt 1902
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania
Street: West 22nd Street
House Number: 228
Farm: No
Residence in 1935: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, inferred
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Resident on farm in 1935: No
Sheet Number: 4B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 90
Occupation: Plumber's Helper, plumbing
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 22
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 8th grade
Hours Worked Week Prior to Census: 40
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 50
Income: 1050
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Lloyd Herbstritt 38 head PA sp plumber's helper, plumbing
Helen Herbstritt 33 wife PA sp
James Herbstritt 12 son PA sp
Lawrence Herbstritt 9 son PA sp
Lenora Herbstritt 9 dau PA sp
Source Citation
Year: 1940; Census Place: Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03651; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 68-101B
Source Information
Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.
Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1940. T627, 4,643 rolls.
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Erie, Erie, Pennsylvania, USA [2] |
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Lawrence Herbstritt in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999
Name: Lawrence Herbstritt
Estimated Age: 16
Birth: abt 1934
Yearbook: 1950
School: Academy High School
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Source Citation
"U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Academy High School; Year: 1950
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States.
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Robert Herbstritt
Wow. This is cool Larry. Where did you find this???
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Larry Herbstritt
Robert Herbstritt There was one of those "leaf" icons on your father's profile in my family tree. When I clicked on it, it was a link to his high school year book.
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Robert Herbstritt
I love the Beaver Cleaver language. "He was a swell boy" ????. My Dad is more blondish than I expected.
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Larry Herbstritt
Robert Herbstritt Yeah, you could almost hear Ward Cleaver saying that :)
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Larry Herbstritt
That must have been about 1949 or 1950. He probably started 1st grade in 1937 since he was born in November.
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Larry Herbstritt
I didn't realize that his father died when he was just 12 years old.
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Robert Herbstritt
Yes. Lloyd was working the night shift at General Electric I believe during the war. The story is that he caught pneumonia that winter and the doctor said he could have saved him if he had had penicillin. Unfortunately all depends selling was being shipped overseas during the war. So, in a way, he was another casualty of the second World War. Interesting Lake, Floyd was on the short side which I saw on his death certificate. I think he was only something like 5-foot 5. My dad's around 6 foot
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Dayna Carpenter
Robert Herbstritt The picture in the yearbook is how I remembered Larry from the times the whole family would get together. Mostly reunions and funerals.
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The yearbook page, according to ancestry, anyway, is 1950, which puts him at age 20. He must have taken time out to work for the war effort, being too young to enlist.
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Erie County, Pennsylvania, USA [2] |
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Lawrence Herbstritt in the U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999
Name: Lawrence Herbstritt
Age: ca 16
Birth: abt 1934
Yearbook: 1950
School: Academy High School
Erie, Pennsylvania, USA
Source Citation
"U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: Academy High School; Year: 1950
Source Information
Ancestry.com. U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
Original data: Various school yearbooks from across the United States.
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Robert Herbstritt
Wow. This is cool Larry. Where did you find this???
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Larry Herbstritt
Robert Herbstritt There was one of those "leaf" icons on your father's profile in my family tree. When I clicked on it, it was a link to his high school year book.
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Robert Herbstritt
I love the Beaver Cleaver language. "He was a swell boy" ????. My Dad is more blondish than I expected.
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Larry Herbstritt
Robert Herbstritt Yeah, you could almost hear Ward Cleaver saying that :)
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Larry Herbstritt
That must have been about 1949 or 1950. He probably started 1st grade in 1937 since he was born in November.
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Larry Herbstritt
I didn't realize that his father died when he was just 12 years old.
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Robert Herbstritt
Yes. Lloyd was working the night shift at General Electric I believe during the war. The story is that he caught pneumonia that winter and the doctor said he could have saved him if he had had penicillin. Unfortunately all depends selling was being shipped overseas during the war. So, in a way, he was another casualty of the second World War. Interesting Lake, Floyd was on the short side which I saw on his death certificate. I think he was only something like 5-foot 5. My dad's around 6 foot
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Dayna Carpenter
Robert Herbstritt The picture in the yearbook is how I remembered Larry from the times the whole family would get together. Mostly reunions and funerals.
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The yearbook page, according to ancestry, anyway, is 1950, which puts him at age 20. He must have taken time out to work for the war effort, having been too young to enlist during the war.
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I'm sorry to say that my Dad, Lawrence M Herbstritt passed away peacefully this evening. Dad was born on November 22nd 1930 in St Marys Pennsylvania. Dad's father was Lloyd Herbstritt who was the son of Jacob Herbstritt I believe. Jacob was in turn the the son of Martin Herbstritt who fought in the Civil War with his brothers Peter and Charles. Dad graduated from Academy High School in Erie PA in 1950 and went into the Korean war from 1950 to 1953. When he got home from Korea he met my mom Bernice Gray. Dad worked for Bailey Controls Company and worked on big industrial boilers and steam flow systems. He was the best Dad you can imagine, always positive and he taught me so many valuable lessons . Even when he had severe dementia, I would ride around with him and he would look at the Sunset and just say Wow what a beautiful sunset that is!! Dad was a special person and we will miss him greatly.
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Leah Avalos I'm sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was a great guy!!
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Michelle Walaski I’m sorry to hear about your father. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family. ????
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Tara Snyder Murphy I’m so sorry to hear this. My prayers go out to you and your family.
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Melissa Fuller Hughes So sorry. Prayers for comfort.
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Linda Kramer I'm do sorry for the loss of your Dad, sending prayers for all.
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Larry Herbstritt My heart breaks for you Robert. I so wanted to meet your dad one day. I always thought it was so cool that we have the same name. I can't imagine the pain you're feeling. Prayers to you and your father.
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Robert Herbstritt Thank you Larry. I would have loved it if you could have met him
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James Herbstritt Hi just sending prayers to you and ur family jim herbstritt
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Robert Herbstritt Thank you James
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James Herbstritt If u need some one to talk to through the rough time feel free to tex me
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John Reinhold Sr Sorry for your loss. There’s no replacing a Dad. Dwell on the great times and bury the rough spots. Lawrence Herbstritt RIP
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Roseann Leonard So sorry for your loss, my heart goes out to you and your family
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Helen N John Calvin Thinking of you an you're family at this sad time, he is in the arm's of his loved ones in heaven, an will continue to watch over you till you meet again ?
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Robert Herbstritt Thank you Helen
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Dayna Carpenter Very sorry to hear about your dad. Your dad was my first cousin. I remember him mostly from the Herbstritt reunions years ago. Clarice (Bugsy) was my mom. Was Sis your dad's sister? We lived out in Millcreek which was very rural at that time s…See More
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Robert Herbstritt Its great to hear from you Dayna.. wow, I remember Aunt Bugsy. And yes, Sis was my Dad's sister they were fraternal twins. Aunt Sis died about four years ago I guess. Thank you for your thoughts and prayers.
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Diana Estes Lefler Sorry for your loss. ????????????
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Robert Herbstritt Yes. Lloyd was working the night shift at General Electric I believe during the war. The story is that he caught pneumonia that winter and the doctor said he could have saved him if he had had penicillin. Unfortunately all depends selling was being shipped overseas during the war. So, in a way, he was another casualty of the second World War. Interesting Lake, Floyd was on the short side which I saw on his death certificate. I think he was only something like 5-foot 5. My dad's around 6 foot
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- age: 89. I'm sorry to say that my Dad, Lawrence M Herbstritt passed away peacefully this evening. Dad was born on November 22nd 1930 in St Marys Pennsylvania.
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In Memory of Lawrence Martin HERBSTRITT
November 22, 1930 - May 1, 2020
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Lawrence Martin Herbstritt, 89, passed away peacefully with his family on May 1, 2020 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Larry, as he was affectionally called, was born on November 22, 1930 in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania in Elk County to Helen (McGill) Herbstritt, and Lloyd Herbstritt. He graduated from Academy High School, in Erie, Pennsylvania where he ran track and field competing and being awarded top medals in the high hurdle events. His wife, Bernice always referred to him affectionately as, "Daddy Long Legs."
Larry was a lover of life, his family, and all things related to athletics and sports. His love of country was also very deep. Having grown up in the Great Depression, he was part of a unique generation who were molded by hardship into what many consider the "Greatest Generation" of Americans.
- Larry served his country honorably in the Korean War Conflict from 1952 until 1954 as a United States Army Engineer, Sergeant in the Army Corps of Engineers, 10th Engineer Combat Battalion; during this time building bridges and personnel bunkers as well as destroying enemy bridges and other military infrastructure among many other missions for the military.
- He received the Korean Service Medal with One Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal, completing his basic training at Fort George G. Mede, Maryland. Larry often displayed his love of country by adorning his property of over 40 years in Betzwood, Pennsylvania with American flags of which he did with great pride, especially each year on the Fourth of July.
Shortly after returning home from Korea, Larry attended college on the GI Bill.
- Later, meeting his lovely wife, Bernice (Gray) Herbstritt of Duryea, Pennsylvania at a Halloween Party through cousins in Erie, Pennsylvania and then he relocated with his family to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region.
- Larry was dedicated to his family, working with the same division of his company for over 39 years as an engineer with Babcock, Wilcox & Company in the Bailey Controls division, later acquired by Ray McDermott, Inc. Larry specialized in large industrial boilers and steam flow systems, often doing service calls throughout the North Eastern region working with companies such as Crown, Cork & Seal, Superior Tube, Dow Chemical, and Smith Instruments. All of Larry's customers specifically requested him on service calls because of his specialized knowledge of their systems, and his very congenial manner.
After retirement in 1995, Larry continued to be in demand by several of his customers for his knowledge of their systems. He continued to consult with those companies as an independent contractor, which he enjoyed on his own time, proudly charging per diem.
In retirement he served as Chaplain for his local VFW Chapter Post 7878 in Upper Merion, PA which he enjoyed very much. He spent much of his time tinkering on his cars and maintaining the lovely home he and his wife created together. Larry greatly enjoyed playing golf with his wife and friends, was an avid Eagles fan, loved Nascar, and watching sports on Sunday afternoon in his favorite den in his final home in Betzwood, Pennsylvania.
Larry had a contagious optimism and compassion and was loved by so many and will be sorely missed by all his family members.
Lawrence was preceded by
- his wife, Bernice (Gray) Herbstritt (d.December 22, 2004), and
- his first daughter Kathleen (Herbstritt) Hall (d.August 1, 2019)
and is survived by
- his daughter, Janet (Herbstritt) Gring of Montgomery County;
- his son, Robert Herbstritt of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
- his granddaughter, Jennifer Hall of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
grandsons,
- Christopher Martin Gring, and
- Jonathan Gring of Montgomery County; and
- granddaughter Olivia Herbstritt of Westmont, NJ,
as well as his many loving family members, extended and immediate.
- Interment will be held during a Catholic Burial Ceremony, private to the family, Monday, May 18th at 10:00 am, Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA where he will be joined with his wife in eternal life.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts dear Lawrence.
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Honoring Our Family Tree Veterans
The list of Veterans in our family tree is long. Here is a partial list. Please add any that I have overlooked.
Peter Herbstritt (1843-1902) - Civil War
Martin Herbstritt (1847-1902) (- Civil War
Charles Herbstritt (1840-1863) - Civil War killed
John Oliver Lavey (1843-1913) - Civil War
John Ermine Lavey (1843-1913) - Civil War
Sons of Solomon & Hannah Stein Snyder
Solomon Snyder Jr (1828-1885) - Civil War
David R Snyder (1832-1881) - Civil War
Jacob Snyder (1836-1909) - Civil War
Hiram Snyder (1841-1913) - Civil War
Michael Dunn (1833-1877) - Civil War died from wounds 13 years after the war
Rinaldo J Ramsdell (1823-1892) - Civil War
Ezra Lewis Fuller (1837-1885) - Civil War
James Cotton (1840-1864) - Civil War killed at Gettysburg
Lt. John Cotton (1728-1810) - Revolutionary War
John Nicholas Hight (1756-1850) - Revolutionary War
Howard Edgar Moore - WWII
Alphonsus G Herbstritt - WWII
Theodore C "Tiny" Herbstritt - WWII
Lewis Francis Herbstritt - WWII
Edward Lawrence Herbstritt - WWII
Donald Lee Snyder - WWII
Claude Leon "Whitey" Snyder - Korean War
Loyal Herbert Easton - WWII
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Robert Herbstritt
Do you know how Martin Herbstritt died in 1902 Larry?
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Larry Herbstritt
The only Martin Herbstritt I know of who died around that time is Martin Herbstritt b. 25 August 1848 d. October 5, 1906. He died from Mitral Regurgitation and Dropsy, Asthma
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Robert Herbstritt
That was who I meant.
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Robert Herbstritt
His son was Jacob I think? And then my Grandfather Lloyd
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Jacob Henry Herbstritt b. 26 January 1870 d. 16 February 1911, his son, Lloyd Francis Herbstritt b. 18 March 1902 d. 26 February 1943, his son, Lawrence Martin Herbstritt b. 22 November 1930 Living, his son, Robert Lloyd Herbstritt b. 12 November 1962 - Hey Happy Birthday TOMORROW!
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Edward J.Jesberger, Sr. WWII
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Harold Lamont Dunn -WWII
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Susan Dunn Alexander
John and Bob Dunn - Viet Nam
Peter Lawson - West Point graduate
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Michael Dunn (1833-1877) Civil war. Lost both legs.
Harley Eric White (1923-1944) WWII
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Robert Lloyd Herbstritt's pedigree showing his lineage back to Charles and Margaretha Paul, our Herbstritt progenitors from Germany.
Most Herbstritt descendants in this group are descended from Charles and Margaretha Paul Herbstritt or Charles's parents, Franz Michael & Theresa Rosina Wetter.
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18 May 2020 |
Limerick, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, USA |
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In Memory of Lawrence Martin HERBSTRITT
November 22, 1930 - May 1, 2020
Obituary
Lawrence Martin Herbstritt, 89, passed away peacefully with his family on May 1, 2020 in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania.
Larry, as he was affectionally called, was born on November 22, 1930 in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania in Elk County to Helen (McGill) Herbstritt, and Lloyd Herbstritt. He graduated from Academy High School, in Erie, Pennsylvania where he ran track and field competing and being awarded top medals in the high hurdle events. His wife, Bernice always referred to him affectionately as, "Daddy Long Legs."
Larry was a lover of life, his family, and all things related to athletics and sports. His love of country was also very deep. Having grown up in the Great Depression, he was part of a unique generation who were molded by hardship into what many consider the "Greatest Generation" of Americans.
- Larry served his country honorably in the Korean War Conflict from 1952 until 1954 as a United States Army Engineer, Sergeant in the Army Corps of Engineers, 10th Engineer Combat Battalion; during this time building bridges and personnel bunkers as well as destroying enemy bridges and other military infrastructure among many other missions for the military.
- He received the Korean Service Medal with One Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal, and the United Nations Service Medal, completing his basic training at Fort George G. Mede, Maryland. Larry often displayed his love of country by adorning his property of over 40 years in Betzwood, Pennsylvania with American flags of which he did with great pride, especially each year on the Fourth of July.
Shortly after returning home from Korea, Larry attended college on the GI Bill.
- Later, meeting his lovely wife, Bernice (Gray) Herbstritt of Duryea, Pennsylvania at a Halloween Party through cousins in Erie, Pennsylvania and then he relocated with his family to the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania region.
- Larry was dedicated to his family, working with the same division of his company for over 39 years as an engineer with Babcock, Wilcox & Company in the Bailey Controls division, later acquired by Ray McDermott, Inc. Larry specialized in large industrial boilers and steam flow systems, often doing service calls throughout the North Eastern region working with companies such as Crown, Cork & Seal, Superior Tube, Dow Chemical, and Smith Instruments. All of Larry's customers specifically requested him on service calls because of his specialized knowledge of their systems, and his very congenial manner.
After retirement in 1995, Larry continued to be in demand by several of his customers for his knowledge of their systems. He continued to consult with those companies as an independent contractor, which he enjoyed on his own time, proudly charging per diem.
In retirement he served as Chaplain for his local VFW Chapter Post 7878 in Upper Merion, PA which he enjoyed very much. He spent much of his time tinkering on his cars and maintaining the lovely home he and his wife created together. Larry greatly enjoyed playing golf with his wife and friends, was an avid Eagles fan, loved Nascar, and watching sports on Sunday afternoon in his favorite den in his final home in Betzwood, Pennsylvania.
Larry had a contagious optimism and compassion and was loved by so many and will be sorely missed by all his family members.
Lawrence was preceded by
- his wife, Bernice (Gray) Herbstritt (d.December 22, 2004), and
- his first daughter Kathleen (Herbstritt) Hall (d.August 1, 2019)
and is survived by
- his daughter, Janet (Herbstritt) Gring of Montgomery County;
- his son, Robert Herbstritt of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
- his granddaughter, Jennifer Hall of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania;
grandsons,
- Christopher Martin Gring, and
- Jonathan Gring of Montgomery County; and
- granddaughter Olivia Herbstritt of Westmont, NJ,
as well as his many loving family members, extended and immediate.
- Interment will be held during a Catholic Burial Ceremony, private to the family, Monday, May 18th at 10:00 am, Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA where he will be joined with his wife in eternal life.
We will always carry your memory in our hearts dear Lawrence.
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- Interment will be held during a Catholic Burial Ceremony, private to the family, Monday, May 18th at 10:00 am, Limerick Garden of Memories, Limerick, PA where he will be joined with his wife in eternal life.
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| Person ID |
I63185 |
WETZEL-SPRING |
1930 - 2020 (89 years)
