Paul A. Herbert, Jr.'s Obituary
Paul A. Herbert, Jr., age 83 of Spring Lake and Roosevelt Park died September 24, 2009. He was born October 10, 1925 in Lansing, MI. He was a Michigan State University graduate. Paul retired from The Muskegon Chronicle in 1987 after 33 years on the News Desk. He was a member of the Fremont Moose Lodge, the Grand Haven and Muskegon American Legion posts, and was a lifetime Old Newsie. He was a World War II veteran. Paul leaves his wife of 55 years, Marie; as well as two daughters, Kathleen (Eric) Boeschenstein of Muskegon, Michigan, Frances E. Herbert-Poma (Takako Ueda) of Dummerston, Vermont; and a grandson, Taylor J. Boeschenstein. Those of you who knew Paul will appreciate that he wrote this succinct obituary years ago. There will be a private memorial service; however, Paul would appreciate memorial contributions to the Michigan Chapter of the Nature Conservancy, West Michigan Office, 3728 W. River Dr., NE, Comstock Park, MI 49321. You may sign the family’s on-line guest book at www.sytsemafh.com Arrangements by The Walburn Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 1547 W. Sherman Blvd. (231) 759-8565.
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