SALINA — Donald Lee Herl, 77, passed away at his home on Saturday, August 1, 2015, in the care of his loving wife and family. He was born Sept. 3, 1937, in Hays, the son of Jacob and Leona (Dingus) Herl. On Aug. 1, 1959, he married Henrietta Huser at St Boniface Catholic Church in Vincent.
Mr. Herl was a United States Army Veteran serving from 1954-1957 and 4 years in the Reserves.
Survivors include wife, Henrietta; three daughters Kimberly (Burt) Simpson, Jody Imler, Danna (Frank) Armes; a son, Brannon (Michelle) Herl; a sister, Almeda Jurgenson; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Derion Herl; one grandson; and one great-grandson.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at St Mary’s Catholic Church in Salina. There will be a Family Rosary beginning at 9:15 a.m., with the family receiving friends at the church from 8:30 a.m. until the hour of the Mass. Inurnment will be in the All Saints Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Boniface Catholic Church in Vincent, St. Mary’s Church Parish or Hospice of Salina.
Funeral arranements provided by
Ryan Mortuary, Inc.*
137 North Eighth
Salina, KS. 67401
Great Bend (Kan.) Tribune, Aug. 4, 2015
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