Edward William Herbst
longtime resident of Arlington Heights

Edward William Herbst was born on January 23, 1920 in Thiensville, WI to Edwin and Emma (nee Riemenschneider). He died Saturday, December 17, 2011 in Arlington Heights.

Ed Herbst was the owner of Ed Herbst Company. He was a long-time member of St. Peter Lutheran Church in Arlington Heights, and a member of the American Legion in Mequon, Wisconsin. Ed loved to work at his business and loved to be with people. His family meant everything to him in every aspect of life.

Edward is survived by his children, Kathleen M. Herbst, Thomas E. (Susan) Herbst, Janice L. Herbst, Linda K. Herbst; Grandson, Robin (Jessica) Schnake; Great-Grandchildren, Kylan Schnake, Alaina A. Schnake, and Talia R. Schnake.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and the love of his life, Audrey, of 60 years, whom he married February 7, 1948, his brother Raymond Herbst, and his sister, Gretchen Herbst.

Visitation from 10:00 AM, Thursday, December 22, 2011 at St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W. Olive St., Arlington Heights, Illinois 60004 until the time of the Funeral Service at 1:00 PM. Interment will be private in Mequon, WI.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be given to St. Peter Lutheran Church, 111 W Olive St., Arlington Heights, IL 60004 or Harbor House, 760 McHenry Road, Wheeling, Illinois 60090.
 

  

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

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1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004