Robert Hergert

Robert “Bob” Hergert, age 90, of La Salle, Colorado, passed away April 18, 2021, within the care and comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving wife, Arlene, his daughter Kathi, son Steve, and grandchildren. Bob was born April 23, 1930 to Marie and Fred Hergert in Fort Collins. He grew up in the La Salle area and attended Gilcrest schools. Bob married Arlene Fagerberg of La Salle on December 18, 1949 at Christ Community Church in Greeley. They celebrated 71 wonderful years together.

Bob worked 30 years for the Lehan family at Weld County Lumber in La Salle before starting his own business, Hergert Construction. He served his community as a firefighter for 30 years with the La Salle Volunteer Fire Department. He also served as a town board member in La Salle for 7 years. Bob enjoyed being the voice of the Valley Viking for many years, and was also the president of the Pride of the Valley Band Boosters.

Bob and Arlene spent their winters at their home in Mazatlán, Mexico, for 27 years, where they enjoyed playing golf together. They also enjoyed their travels around the world. Bob loved spending time with his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He loved making dill pickles and beef jerky for his family.

Bob was a role model for us all. He was a man of faith and active member of Christ Community Church. He looked forward to spending time with his church family and especially the E-Group, and coffee hour.

Bob is survived by his wife Arlene, daughter Kathi (Skip) Koenig; son Steve (Lori) Hergert; sister Helen Smith; grandchildren Matt Eisenach, Casey (Jamie) Kummerfeld and Hillary Sauvageau; 8 loving great grand-daughters, and one loving great grandson; as well as numerous beloved nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Elsie Stricker, brother Raymond Hergert, sister Elvina Geisick, and sister Freida Deines.

A Ceremony of Life is to be held on Thursday, April 29, 2021, 2:00 P.M, at Christ Community Church, 1301 15th St., Greeley, CO, with a reception to follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Community Church for the Bob Hergert Memorial in care of Allnutt Funeral Service, Macy Chapel, 6521 W. 20th Street, Greeley, CO 80634.

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