LAKEVILLE – Robert L. Herbster, 92 years old, passed away at 5:02 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2021, at his home in Warsaw surrounded by his family.
Mr. Herbster was born on Aug. 7, 1928, in Lakeville to the late Jacob Arthur and Carrie Olive McBride Herbster. On June 27, 1954, at Pine Creek Church of the Brethren in North Liberty, Robert "Bob" and Elsie Marie Rowe were united in marriage. After 62 years of marriage, Elsie preceded her husband in death on Sept. 5, 2016. Bob and Elsie resided in Lakeville until moving to Warsaw in 1987.
Mr. Herbster is survived by his four children: Barbara (James) Blechl, of Granger; Sue (Dan) Craig, of Warsaw; Steve (Tammy) Herbster, of Middlebury; and Greg (Kim) Herbster, of Warsaw; nine grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren: David (Jenny) Blechl and their children, James and Ryan; Katie (Jeremy) Miller and their children, Elliott, Olivia and Emmarie; Laura (Griffin) Borst and their son, Luca; Anna Craig; Carrie (Bill) Clark and their children, William, Ella and Mason; Stephanie (Eric) Stults and their children, Madeline, Luke and Hallie Sue; Jessica (Nathan) Stemm and their children, Mia, Jack, Dallas and Peter; Emily (Ross) Hougland and their children, Clayton, Crew and Penelope Mae; and Adam (Briley) Herbster.
Along with his parents, Bob was preceded in death by three sisters: Florence Weigand, Virginia Balsbaugh and Zelma Baughman; and one brother, Glenn Herbster.
Mr. Herbster was a graduate of Lakeville High School and proudly served his country with the United States Army. He was branch manager at the former Central State Bank in Lakeville for many years during the era when a handshake was stronger than a formal contract. He helped countless clients and friends with loans to better their families' lives. He was a longtime attendee of Grace Fellowship Church in Bremen.
A celebration of Mr. Herbster's life will be held at a future date to be announced as COVID-19 continues to slow. Palmer Funeral Home in Lakeville is assisting the family.
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In lieu of flowers, contributions in memory of Robert L. Herbster may be donated to Grace Fellowship Church, 535 S. Birkey Street, Bremen, IN 46506; or to Kosciusko Home Care and Hospice, 1515 Provident Drive, Warsaw, IN 46580.
Online condolences may be offered to the Herbster family at www.palmerfuneralhomes.com.
