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Herbert Brooks Obituary
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Herbert M. Brooks, Jr., 66, passed away March 26, 2016 in the Hershey Medical Center.
Born in Lebanon on June 19, 1949, he was the son of the late Herbert M. Brooks, Sr. and Dorothy (Ebersole) Brooks.
Herb graduated from Hershey High School Class of 1967. He enlisted in the Air Force in 1968, serving during the Vietnam War at the Korat RTAFB. Herb worked for HERCO for 33 years. Initially he began his career as an electrician at Hersheypark and then transferred to Hershey Lake Compounce in Connecticut as Assistant General Manager, eventually returning to Hersheypark. At the time of his retirement in 2010, he was Assistant General Manager at Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park.
Golf was his passion during retirement. He could often be found at Fairview Golf Course working in the Pro Shop or with his golfing group.
He was a member of Holy Trinity Lutheran Church in Hershey where he served as an usher and had served on Church Council. Herb will be greatly missed by many who loved and admired him.
Herb is survived by his wife of 34 years, Debra (Miller) Brooks; his daughters, Jennifer and Shelly Brooks, whom he loved dearly; and his sister, Ann (Brooks) Dunlop, wife of James of Palmyra
A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday, March 30, at 4 p.m. in his church at 212 Cocoa Avenue, Hershey. Visitation will be held from 3 p.m. until time of service. Inurnment with military honors will be private at the Indiantown Gap National Cemetery in Annville.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to his church or The Leukemia And Lymphoma Society at lls.org.
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Jim Gilbert
October 10, 2016
I was stationed at Korat AFB with Herb and we shared the same hooch (living quarters) while we were there. I am very sad to read of his passing. We shared many hours working together and visiting in the hooch. He was truly a great person. The year that we spent in Thailand was very long especially since we were away from our loved ones. Herb made the year more tolerable for me.
Mike Mathers
April 4, 2016
I have many happy memories of Herb. He lived on Derry Road, I lived on Chocolate Ave, In elementary school we would take turns walking across the country club to visit each other. Later, we played peewee hockey. If I close my eyes right now, I can clearly feel what it was like to be 11 years old, skating on the little rink, practicing for the the Pee-Wee hockey tournament in Quebec City. Picture attached. Herb is third from the left. With lively memories like these, a part of Herb lives on in all of us.
April 2, 2016
I was saddened to hear of Herbie's passing. We graduated in the same class. He was always a great guy. My deepest sympathy to the family. Karen (Savage) Critchfield
Rich Uhrich
April 1, 2016
I was very sorry to hear this news. Herb was a great man and a wonderful neighbor on Maple Avenue. I moved to Florida last year so I wasn't able to attend the services. With my deepest sympathies, your former neighbor, Rich Uhrich.
Mary Ellen Fry
March 30, 2016
Deb
Sorry to hear of Herb's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the girls.
Karen Schmehl
March 29, 2016
I was a classmate of Herb's HHS'67. I had lost touch when we moved to Emmaus, but reconnected with him after his diagnosis. i was fortunate to have been part of his fight from a distance and was inspired by his attitude. I had hoped to attend his service, but it appears at this time that I will not make it. Please know I will be with you in prayer.
tina oakley
March 29, 2016
Deb and rest of family my deepest sympathy to all of you will keep you in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Tina oakley
Kim (Stoner) Smith
March 29, 2016
Deb, it has been many years since we've worked at Hersheypark. Too many to count. I have thought of so many over the years, including you and Herb. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My deepest sympathies to all.
Jackie Stoner Dawson
March 29, 2016
Deb and Family,
I'm so sorry to hear of Herb's passing.I haven't seen you in a long time (Hersheypark days ) My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time
Jackie Stoner Dawson
March 29, 2016
Deb and Family,
It's been a long time since I have seen you ( Hersheypark days)and I'm sad to hear of Herb's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time
Sharon Manton (Hoffer)
March 29, 2016
Deb, please accept my condolences on Herb's passing. Herb was one of the smartest people with whom I have ever worked. There was no challenge that could not be resolved when his analytical skills were tapped. I learned a lot from him. He was always gracious and professional...a class act. I hope you and your daughters take comfort in knowing how highly he was respected.
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