|
It is with great regret and
sorrow that I must notify you of the death of our classmate, Bob Herrick, on
October 15, 2024, in Naples, FL, as a result of complication from Lewy body
dementia.
Bob is survived by his
wife, Jenny; their daughter, Holly Yoders, and her husband, Sam; their daughter,
Kelly Deaves, and her husband, Brian; their daughter, Sally Herrick; and their
grandchildren, Hope Tschiegg, Harry Yoders, and Frank William Spinelli.
A Celebration of Bob’s life
will be held from 2 to 4 PM on November 17th, 2024, in the Main Dining Room of
the Stonebridge Country Club, 2100 Winding Oaks Way, Naples, FL 34109.
Burial will be at Arlington
National Cemetery on a date to be determined.
Condolences may be sent to
Jenny at 24120 S. Tamiami Trail #2303, Bonita Springs, FL 34134.
In lieu of flowers, the
family requests donations in Bob’s memory be sent to the Tunnel to Towers
Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306.
Well done, Bob. Be
thou at peace.
Remembrances:
Class Memorial Pages/D-1 Bob Herrick.pdf
Obituaries:
 Robert
Milnor Herrick, 86, passed away with a sigh on October 15, 2024, with his wife,
Jenny, by his side. Born at Ft. Benning, Georgia, he was the second son of Major
General Curtis James Herrick and Alice Milnor (Reasoner) Herrick.
Bob graduated from West Point in 1961, where he served as
the art editor of The Pointer and created the mischievous comic character “The
Gleep,” delighting his fellow cadets. Following his graduation, he joined the
U.S. Army, where he was assigned to the 187th Rakkasans Battalion at Ft.
Campbell, Kentucky, where he met his wife, Jenny Lind Bocard.
His service included two tours in Vietnam, where he served
as an advisor to the 44th Ranger Battalion (The Black Tigers). After earning a
master’s degree in operations research systems Analysis from Tulane University
in 1973, Bob held various posts across the U.S. and the Republic of Panama,
including significant roles at The Pentagon, Ft. Richardson, Alaska, and
Carlisle Barracks, PA.
Bob retired from the Army in 1988 as a Colonel, embarking
on a second career with PEMA. In 2000, he and Jenny relocated to Stonebridge
Community in Naples, Florida, where his passion for tennis thrived, allowing him
to connect with friends and fellow enthusiasts.
A true gentleman, Bob’s zest for life was evident in his
many adventures, from caving in Kentucky and West Virginia to hiking the
Appalachian Trail, scuba diving, and gold prospecting across seven states. He
also embraced his artistic side, creating three bronze sculptures, including a
bust of his father and a tribute to a Vietnam soldier, as well as, designing a
stained-glass window as tribute to the 1980 West Point class. An inventor at
heart, he held two patents. Bob was an active member of Allgood United Methodist
Church during the years the family lived in Stone Mountain, GA.
Bob is preceded in death by his parents, his brother-in-law
Larry Reynolds, and his brother-in-law Robert P. Moltz. He is survived by his
wife, Jenny Herrick, daughters: Holly Yoders (Sam) of Fort Myers, FL; Kelly
Spinelli Deaves (Brian) of Naples, FL; and Sally Herrick of Sandy Springs, GA.
He also leaves behind his grandchildren: Hope Tschiegg (Brian) of Fort Myers,
FL; Harry Yoders (Christina) of Tampa, FL; and Frank William Spinelli of Naples,
FL, as well as, his brother Colonel Curtis James Herrick, Jr. (Caroline) of
Arlington, VA, sisters AB Reynolds of Eden Prairie, MN, and Mary Moltz of
Potomac, MD, along with numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
The Herrick family expresses heartfelt gratitude to all who
shared in Bob’s life. His joy for life, caring spirit, and vibrant personality
will be profoundly missed. Bob Herrick was truly one of a kind.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to Tunnel to Towers, Avow
Hospice, or charity of choice.
Please join us for a Celebration of Bob’s life on November
17th, 2024, at the Stonebridge Country Club in the Main Dining Room from 2 to 4
p.m.
|
