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Thomas Herbert Obituary
Thomas Robert Herbert, 63, Exeter Twp., Berks Co., PA passed away Oct. 15, 2013 in the Philadelphia VA Hospital.
He was the husband of Carol Ann (Wambold) Herbert. Born in Phoenixville, PA, he was the son of the late Robert Gamble Herbert and Terry (Caffrey) Herbert Yeager of Phoenixville.
He held various jobs in the auto repair industry. He was also a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Tom was a lifetime member of the B00BIE NATION charities organization. He raced late model stock cars at Grandview Speedway. He was known as the "Pink Panther," car 18. He had 12 wins in his career. Herbert Brothers Racing also raced go-karts at Marsh Creek Speedway with his son John as the driver. John won championships there. His wife, Carol, also raced go-karts. The last project completed was a replica of the 1969 Camaro that Tom raced in 1977. It was taken to car shows along with a live Pink Panther mascot. Tom also enjoyed building model cars.
Surviving, in addition to his wife and mother is one son, John, husband of KaLin Herbert, Birdsboro, PA; two daughters: Shannon Herbert of Birdsboro, and Rachael Herbert, in Belgium; one brother, Gary Herbert and his fianceé, Jodi Potts, of Birdsboro; one stepbrother, Thomas H., husband of Louise Yeager, Chester Springs, PA; one niece, Kelly, wife of Wes Rose, Glenside, PA; two step-sisters: Linda, wife of Oscar Brunner, Pottstown, PA, and Eileen, wife of Kevin Barregarye, Boyertown, PA, and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Limerick Garden of Memories, 44 Swamp Pike, Limerick, PA on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013 at 12:00 noon. A visitation will be held on Sat. from 10:00-12:00 noon in the chapel. Interment in Limerick Garden of Memories.
Donations can be made to B00BIE NATION charities.
Please visit www.herbertbrothersracing.com for instructions. Dengler Funeral Home, Inc., Birdsboro, PA, is in charge of the arrangements.
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Memories and Condolences
for Thomas Herbert
lee kohl
October 24, 2013
Just saw the news in the merchandiser...so sorry to see...i am a former co-worker from reading honda who met Tom in 1989...was happy to paint some pink panther panels for him some years ago...if ever was a guy who "marched to a different drummer".
October 21, 2013
I was so glad to have that small window of time to work with Tom on our 45th PAHS Reunion committee. He was a joy and always brought whimsy to the group. God bless him and his family. Monica Watson
Damon Podulka
October 20, 2013
My condolences to the entire Herbert family. I enjoyed watching him race at Grandview speedway as a teenager and was fortunate enough to actually race with Tom. One of my highlights was actually getting to drive the Pink Panther at Grandview. Tom will be missed....
Dennis
October 20, 2013
My sincerest condolences to Tom's family. Caught up with Tom at our last HS reunion. Guess we went back all the way to 7th grade (3 amigos in the trumpet section). He was a well-loved character and will be missed.
Judi Bates
October 19, 2013
Carol and the rest of the family. Sorry for loss of Tom, your family with surely miss his smile and laughs. Remember he will be looking down on you. Cherish all of the great memories .
October 18, 2013
To the whole Herbert family, my thoughts and prayers go out to all of you! I am temporarily out of commission or I would be with you to mourn his passing.Thom was certainly one of a kind and certainly will be remembered and missed!
Dan Sherman
October 17, 2013
Dear Carol and Family,
We are sorry for your loss. Tom always made us smile and laugh. He will be missed by many. You are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Love,
Dan and Lori
Rebecca Schaeffer
October 17, 2013
Sorry to hear the sad news of Tom passing. He will be missed....
Bill Pochuski
October 17, 2013
Tom your laugh & your smile will always be remembered. I'll never forget the way we would laugh on those trips to Richmond & all the good times we had relaxing before & after the race at the hotel. Peace be with your family in the time of your loss, you will be sincerly missed.
Bruce Schaeffer, Sr
October 17, 2013
RIP Tommy, Racing for God now.
keith bernecker
October 17, 2013
Sorry Carol for the loss of Tom he was a good man. He will be dearly missed. My prayers go out to you and your family at this very tough time
Maria and Paul Angstadt
October 17, 2013
Tom always had a smile and loved to laugh. Friend, coworker and racing friend. Thoughts and prayers to Carol and family.
Bryan & Debbie Care
October 17, 2013
Carol and family, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Dorothy Pfeffer
October 17, 2013
Dear Carol, John, Shannon, and Rachael
We were so sorry to hear of Tom's passing, I kept hoping to see the garage door open again and Tom waving as I passed by. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
The Pfeffer Family
Bonnie Schaeffer-Haines
October 16, 2013
My heart goes out to Tom's family...
Allan McClintic
October 16, 2013
My deepest and sincerest condolences to you and your family in this time of your sadness.
Joy Williams
October 16, 2013
Carol and family, Please accept my condolences on the loss of this wonderful man. Tommy was loved by many, and he will be sorely missed.
Janelle Miller
October 16, 2013
We will miss you Tom!
Love,
The Miller family
Lillian Barker
October 16, 2013
Dear Carol,
I am sorry for your loss... Please accept my deepest sympathy. You and the entire family are in my thoughts & prayers
Sharman Jacobs-McLean
October 16, 2013
Carol and family,
I am so very saddened to hear of Tommy's passing. He was a great friend to many. May you have comfort in all your memories. Thought's and prayer's to you and the family. RIP Tommy.
Sharman Jacobs-McLean and family
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