George Hering, Jr., age 84 passed away March 7, 2017. He was born November 20, 1932 in San Antonio, Texas to George and Agnes (Andrella) Hering, Sr. He served in the U. S. Air Force during the Korean War. He established, owned and operated Diamond Fence Company in San Antonio and established, owned and operated the Feathered Friends Bird Farm in La Vernia, Texas. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister Betty Miller. Survivors include his wife of nearly 60 years, Theresa (Mierzwik) Hering; children, Lynette Waltisperger, George Hering, III, Steven Lee Hering, and Kathryn Agnes Hering; 7 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren; sister, Mary Agnes Anthony; brothers, John Hering and Patrick Hering and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, March 9, 2017 from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. with a Rosary recited at 7:00 P.M. at Colonial Funeral Home. Mass will be celebrated Friday, March 10, 2017 at 12:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Selma. Interment will follow at Annunciation Catholic Church Cemetery in St. Hedwig, Texas.