Robert William Herbst passed away on Nov 9, 2014, Burial at 9:30 a.m. on Nov 12, 2014 at DFW National Cemetery. Robert was born on Feb 18, 1928 in Egg Harbor Wisconsin, to Paul and Viola Herbst. He graduated from Gibralter High School in 1946, Door Kewaunee Normal in 1955, and University of Wisconsin Oshkosh in 1957, during his college years he played baseball. Robert served in the U.S Army during the Korean War from 1950-1952. He married Joretta Mosher on June 24, 1956 and were blessed with 58 years. Robert taught in Neenah, Green Bay and Appleton for 30 years, he built and operated the Sandpiper Restaurant in Baileys Harbor from 1962-1972, as a seasonal operation. Robert also worked part time at the Feldmann Fabrication plant for 37 years. He spent most of his summers painting homes. Robert also liked to spend time in Door County, which felt like his 2nd home, he enjoyed golfing, Packer games and going to Florida during the winter upon retirement. He is preceded in death by his parents, brother Kenny and sister Eunice. Survivors: Beloved wife Joretta; 3 sons Mark and wife Pam, David and wife Lisa, and Steve; 3 grandchildren David, Matthew and Courtney; sister Dorlene Larsen; brother in law and sister in law Larry and Jane Mosher, along with many nieces and nephews.
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