Joseph Martin Hergert

Joe, Mainland High School's greatest athlete . He was the backbone of the football and basketball teams. He was always positive and a real leader. Hope to see him again some day but not too soon.

May be God with you Joe. I will always remember you and Jim. I won't forget all the cement blocks your folks and you guys built.

Joe was a friend and classmate of '55, and an usher in our wedding in 1957! My prayers are with you.

Thank you, Joe for sharing your beautiful sunsets with Maria and Mark Avellino at Tater road. We will be forever appreciative. May peace be with the family.

Joe was our hero. Mainland High School class of 1955. Joe was a 4 letter athlete, basketball, football, baseball and track.
What a guy!
RIP my friend.
Tom Peacock- Mainland High School class of 1955

I know that my Dad had a lot of respect for you, Joe. You two will have lots of stories to tell when you meet again. Rest well.
Sherry Butler Davis (M.H.S. 1961)

So Long Joe from another one of your friends of the class of "Mainland 1955". Those were the good old days when y'all moved from "Korona" to the Big City of "Holly Hill", and your Dad, Joe and brother Jimmy gave me a pair of Racing Pigeons. I also remember trying to tackle you during a scrimmage game and I think you broke my collar bone with your huge Shins!...It's been a Trip...See Ya Up There... ED

Another member of our class of 1955. Joe was a gentle giant. Rest in peace.

It is with sadness that I say goodbye to a MHS classmate in the class of 1955. You were our class hero and a quiet and gentle person. I pray for you and your family.