Donald L. Herkenhoff

Donald L. Herkenhoff

November 02, 1949 - May 17, 2008

Donald L. Herkenhoff

November 02, 1949 - May 17, 2008

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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.

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17 responses to Donald L. Herkenhoff

  1. Joanna Clark says:

    My prayers go with you.

  2. Pam Gott says:

    Dear Debi & family,
    You have my prayers for comfort and grace during this hard time of missing Don. I know God in His mercy will answer them.
    Don’s safe in hew new Home in Heaven, I’m sure missing you too. The time will come when we’re all together again.
    Lots of love & hugs to you.

  3. My Dear Debbie,& Family
    The path that Don walked was always lit with the Light of Love – Jesus. It is that beautiful, warm light that we’ll keep in our hearts and be guided by until we all meet again down that familiar path that leads us back to the arms of Christ, and brings us all together once again. That True Love, is the essence that we all have to keep with us forever. I will always keep a little of Don’s light with me, as will Ron, as we remember our dear friend. We’ll have a good laugh in heaven one of these days Donnie Boy!
    Love, & Prayers
    Aida Ganddini & Ron Deak

  4. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

  5. Debbie,
    Its been a long time since Germany. We are very sorry to hear about Herk. I always remember him when I hear James Taylor on the radio. Sandy talks about how warm and friendly your place always was. It was almost like having family with us. We will keep you and the rest of your family in our prayers and thoughts.
    L.E. and Sandy

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