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David Herminghuysen Obituary

Dave Herminghuysen

David "Dave" Edward Herminghuysen, 80, of Shreveport, LA died from leukemia on the morning of February 21, 2014 with his family at his side. He was born on June 28, 1933, the eldest son of Carl and Evelyn Herminghuysen of Van Wert, OH. He spent his childhood there and graduated from Van Wert High School.

He then served his country by enlisting in the Air Force during the Korean War. After serving in Asia, his Air Force career landed him at Barksdale Air Force Base. He then met and fell in love with Clariece Boulware. They were soon married and started a family in Shreveport, where they spent most of their 54 year marriage, until her death in 2011. They raised a daughter, Priscilla and a son, David Collin. David Edward spent most of his career working for Gould Battery where he worked until he retired.

He defined himself first and foremost as a Christian. He attended Barksdale Baptist Church. He also loved gardening, attracting birds to his garden, reading and caring for his various pets. He cherished all life. He was a kind and gentle man. He would rather catch a bug in his house and put it out than kill it.

His legacy is carried on by his daughter Priscilla and her husband John McGee, his son David and his wife Sheila, and his grandchildren, Kirsten Russell, John McGee, Morgan Scalco and Emily Herminghuysen.

Visitation will be at Rose Neath Funeral Home located at 2500 Southside Dr., Shreveport, LA on Sunday, February 23 at 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m. Monday, February 24, 2005 at Rose-Neath's Southside Chapel. Officiating will be Rev. Calvin Hubbard. Interment will follow in Centuries Memorial Park Cemetery.

It was David's wish that any memorials be sent to Barksdale Baptist Church at 1714 Jimmie Davis Hwy, Bossier City, LA, 71112.

Published by Shreveport Times on Feb. 23, 2014.
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“Brothers in Arms”, Military men and women down through the centuries, have traditionally exchanged “Hand Salutes” as a sign of recognition and as a way to render courtesy and respect one to another.

This “Hand Salute” is the last that we shall render to David Edward (Dave) Herminghuysen our “Brother-in-Arms”. To his family it symbolizes the love and respect that we have for Dave. And to Dave it is rendered as a symbol of honor and gratitude to thank him for the devoted and selfless service he rendered to his country during the Korean War while serving in the U.S. Air Force. Dave, we commend you for your honorable service. You are a true patriot, who served with honor and distinction. You upheld the finest qualities of an American patriot warrior: courage, commitment, generosity, sacrifice, love and devotion to family and country. You were a true friend. We bid you a sad farewell. You will be dearly missed from among our ranks. Be at Ease. Rest in Peace.

On behalf of the 1,261 military veteran Legionnaires of Lowe-McFarlane Post 14 of the American Legion and the 233 veterans of VFW Post 2238 in Shreveport, Louisiana, we extend our sympathies and our condolences to Dave's family and loved ones.

Stephen J. Lavery, Commander, American Legion Post 14
5315 South Lakeshore Drive, Shreveport, LA 71109

James Mazariz, Commander, VFW Post 2238
1245 Gary Street, Shreveport, LA 71101

For the Commanders, Carroll R. Michaud

February 23, 2014

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