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
Patrick F. Grant says:
June 5, 2008
Ray Palmer says:
June 5, 2008
It’s with much sorrow that we bid farewell to a good friend and fellow solider. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family and friends. May you rest in peace….
Rick Bublitz says:
June 5, 2008
Dear Deb and Family,
I was so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. It was great to renew contact with Don after all these years and I am only sorry that we didn’t have the time to get together again. Our Army stint together back in 1974 seems like an eternity but I will always remember Don and you and your hospitality during my first Christmas away from home. Don moved gracefully through life with dignity, charm and humor. He had a great knack of making everyone welcome and comfortable around him. I found it a privilege and honor to say Don was my friend and fellow vet. Please accept my condolences and I just wish there was something I could do or say to bring you comfort.
Sincerely,
Rick Bublitz
US Army Retired
Steve Dickson, US Army Retired says:
June 5, 2008
Bill Erwin says:
June 6, 2008
so, very sorry to hear about don, he always had a good word for everyone. my prayers go to you and yours.