Henry F. Herbst, Jr.'s Obituary
Mr. Henry F. Herbst, Jr., age 73, passed away early Wednesday morning, November 4, 2009 in Muskegon. He was born December 8, 1935 to Henry F. and Elsie (Aue) Herbst, Sr. in Muskegon, and was a life resident. Henry had worked at Muskegon Bank and Trust/National City for 35 years before retiring as an office manager in 1991, and was a member of First Baptist Church. He had been very active at the church in many areas, belonged to the Egelston Lions Club, and the Muskegon Jaycees. He also loved gardening. On April 6, 1956 Henry married Arlene J. Brentana in Muskegon, and she survives him along with 3 children, Scot (Dawn) Herbst of Mt. Washington, KY, Lisa (Paul Wright) Bessinger of Muskegon, Julie (Randy) Grinwis of Muskegon; 4 grandchildren, Jeffrey (Kellie) Bessinger, Amy Bessinger, Kaelee Herbst, Nathan Grinwis; 2 great-grandchildren, Colton and Braeden; 1 sister, Dorothy (George) Matthews of Alliance, OH; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, November 9, at First Baptist Church, 1070 S. Quarterline, with Pastor Dennis Henderson officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Burial will take place at Egelston Township Cemetery. You may sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com Contributions in memory of Mr. Herbst may be made to First Baptist Church. Arrangements by
The Sytsema Chapel
Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc.
737 Apple Ave.
(231) 726-5210
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