Wesley Herbst
December 14, 1929 - April 08, 2009
Obituary
HERBST WESLEY MIDDLETON-Wesley "Red" Herbst, age 79, passed away at the HospiceCare Center in Fitchburg on Wednesday, April 8, 2009 after an 11 year battle with multiple myeloma. He was born on December 14, 1929, in Slinger, the son of Lester and Margaret (Hintz) Herbst. Wes married Gwen "Bunnie" Ramsdell on December 18, 1954 in Janesville. After graduating from Mayville High School, he earned his bachelors degree in Biology from UW-Whitewater, where he was active in sports. He earned letters in basketball, football and track and is recognized in the UW-Whitewater Athletic Hall of Fame. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served his country from 1952 to 1954. He worked for S.C. Johnson Co., in sales and marketing, retiring in 1987. Wes had a variety of interests. He was an avid duck hunter, enjoyed fishing, trap and skeet, and rebuilding model A Fords. He is one of the founders of Restoring Hope Transplant House, a home away from home for those going through transplant. Wes had hoped to see it open during his lifetime. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Gwen Herbst, four children, Pam (Scott) Nelson of Naperville, IL, Brian (Cindy) Herbst of Madison, Brad (Bev) Herbst of North St. Paul, MN and Todd (Betty) Herbst of the town of Middleton; seven grandchildren, Eric Hybert, Karen (Dave) Bushre, Brittany (Caleb) Johnson, Kate Nelson, Stefanie Herbst, Jack Nelson, Rob Nelson, his "b lessed dog" Angel and two sisters, Carol (Russ) Heder of St. Germaine and Christine Bankole of Nigeria. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial services will be held at ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 6101 University Ave., Madison at 1:00 PM on Saturday April 18, 2009 with the Reverend Harold Zimmick presiding. Visitation will be at the church from 12 noon until 1pm. Burial with military rites will be held in First Lutheran Cemetery, Middleton. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Restoring Hope Transplant House, 7454 Terrace Ave., Middleton, WI 53562. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staffs of Mayo Clinic, UW Hospital and HospiceCare, Inc., for their loving care. > > Gunderson West > > Funeral & Cremations Centers > > 7435 University Ave. > > 608-831-6761 > > 1.
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Marcy Burth
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This has been a long journey - well fought. My condolences to you all on the loss of this fine husband, father and grandfather. May God extend his arms of comfort and peace to you all.
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Alan Gudbaur
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I always respected Wes for His worldlyness and his incouragement to join Johnsons Wax from where I retired in 1996. Where has time gone??
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Ray Johnson
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Wes was one of the finest people that I had the pleasure to work with over my 35 year career with SC Johnson. As soon as you met him you felt that he was your friend and someone who was so genuine, professional and likable.
It was my pleasure to have a chance to get to know him.
My condolences to all on the passing of a great guy.