Donald L. Herkenhoff
November 02, 1949 - May 17, 2008
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Donald L. Herkenhoff
November 02, 1949 - May 17, 2008
Obituary
Donald L. Herkenhoff was born November 2, 1949 in Minnesota, and lived in Southern California for the last 30 years raising three daughters with his best friend and wife, Deborah. A gentle, loving husband and father, he was a master carpenter by trade, owning his own business until he began a 17 year battle with cancer and heart trouble. Though illness took his health, it did not take his ability; he continued to create beautiful pieces everywhere we look we see the work of his strong, skillful hands. Through a myriad of illnesses, he continued to battle, never complaining, until he finally stepped into heaven May 17, 2008 at Mission Hospital at the age of 58. We are grateful to the Lord for allowing him to be with us for so long. Don is survived by his loving wife, Deborah; daughters, Heather Joshua Martin; Nicole Jeffrey Stoner and Sara David Schaaf; parents Boniface and Sylvia Herkenhoff; brothers, Stanley and Douglas Herkenhoff of Minnesota; his grandchildren who adored him, and knew him as ‘Bumper’: Jasmine and Jericho Martin, Casey and Devon Stoner, and Emma Schaaf; and his little dog, Andy. He will also be missed by many friends and neighbors.
17 responses to Donald L. Herkenhoff
Minerva Flores says:
May 24, 2008
Dear Deborah and family, losing a loved one is never easy, just know that Don is and will forever be in your hearts. Dr. Zachary’s office sends their condolence to you family. Don ill be missed.
heather Martin says:
May 27, 2008
Thank you to all our friends and family who have prayed for my family and my Dad over the years.
We are so thankful for you all.
Nancy Meyer says:
May 27, 2008
Debi – I’m so glad we got to renew our friendship recently. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
xoxox
Nancy aka. . . Lena
Sara Schaaf says:
May 27, 2008
God has been so faithful to our family. Thank you to our friends & family for your prayers and support during this time. We hope to see you at the memorial.
Gary & Annette Hall says:
May 29, 2008
It’s hard to let that gentle giant go. He always just kept going. Girls, you couldn’t have had a better father or grandfather & Debi,he loved you so. We can rejoice with you.
Gary & Annette