Mr. John Michael Herbst's Obituary
John Michael Herbst June 25, 1949 - August 10, 2016
Went to join our Lord Jesus Christ on August 10, 2016. John spent his life saving people’s lives as a firefighter in Miami Township, Ohio for many years. He was an Emergency Medical Technician who worked to become a Paramedic. In addition John was a Christian who loved to work with youths, was a member of The Sun City Christian Center, and became an Ordained Minister. He valued the joy of bringing others to know Christ Jesus, and treasured the blessed relationships engaging with friends and family. He could warm a room with his presence and realized the joy of being a blessing to others.
John was a loving husband of his surviving spouse, Teresa Herbst for over 35 years. He is also survived by his loving children; Carla Herbst Burke, Loraine Ann Bullock, Tonya Lee Ryan, Nicholas Lloyd Herbst, and Bradley Gene Herbst. He was the proud and loving grandfather of 14 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren with 2 more on the way. Treasured granddaughter Haily Brittany Earls is due to deliver the 9th great-grandchild next week, and wants to name her daughter Heaven Michael Earls in honor of John. He is also the beloved brother of his sister, Judy Freeze, and sisters-in-law Carolyn Short and Jane Renner.
Services as a celebration of John's life will be conducted Saturday, August 13, 2016 at Skyway Memorial Gardens in Palmetto. The service will be conducted by Pastor Arlen Beck at 10:00 a.m. Anyone who wishes to celebrate John Michael Herbst's life is welcome to attend the memorial service.
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