Arthur Robert Herdal

1924 - 2011

BORN

1924

DIED

2011

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Arthur Herdal Obituary

Arthur Robert Herdal
"39 Forever"
1924-2011

After a full life of almost 87 years, Arthur Robert Herdal died on April 12, 2011 at Sutter Auburn Faith Hospital. Born on May 2, 1924 at Macbeth Hospital in Auburn, Calif., to the late Andrew and Hannah Herdal, he graduated from Placer High School in 1942. He enlisted in the Navy in 1942 and graduated from the U.S. Navy Hospital School in 1943. He was attached to the U.S. Marine Group, South Pacific Islands. During this tour, he received two bronze stars and victory ribbons. On April 25, 1945, he married Marian Frances Fink in Santa Barbara, California. After the war, he was transferred to Goleta California Marine Corps Air Station Navy Division and was honorably discharged on December 20, 1945. Art and Marian returned to the Auburn area and raised a family. Art worked for PG&E for 47 years and retired as a Line Foreman in 1989. The couple moved to the Ophir area and realized Art's dream of raising cattle and growing kiwi. Art participated in numerous clubs and organizations, such as American Legion, Shriner's, Tahoe Cattleman's Association, California Kiwi Association and Moose Lodge #2264, to mention a few. Art was very proud to have been an official at the 1960 Olympic Games in Squaw Valley, California. This was a fitting accomplishment to augment his many outdoor activities, such as skiing, hunting, fishing and gardening.
Art is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marian, his four children, Sharon Goodman, Susan Herdal, Don Herdal and Barbie Herdal; nine grandchildren, Jeff Santos, Stephanie Santos, Chelsy Smith, Bryan Herdal, Amanda Herdal, Brianna Winget, Pam Herdal, Lauren Herdal and Austin Winget; three great-grandchildren, Brooke Santos, Ryan Santos and Dominick Dandini; also his brother-in-law and wife Charles and Patty Fink; four nephews, Bob Hobbs, Dick Motz, Bill Hobbs and Tom Fink; two nieces, Marilynn Motz and Heidi Magnussen; two cousins, Betty Lou Evarts and Sonny Brunstad; and extended families. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister Agnes Motz.
Per Art's request, there will be no service held. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Placer Shrine Club. We would like to thank the staff at College Way Care Center for their loving care in his last days. We will all miss Art's humor and constant pranks.

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Published by Gold Country Media Newspapers on Apr. 17, 2011.

Memories and Condolences
for Arthur Herdal

7 Entries

Sissel Brunstad

April 12, 2024

We`re always thinking of you, Bob. Remembering your visit to Norway in 1984 and with Don. We will never forget you, og wonderful and nice Marion and your familiy. Forever in our hearts.

Susie Jones

April 20, 2011

Dear Marion, Sharon, Susie, Don and Barbie, So sorry for the loss of your Dad. At least he is in a better place now. I wish that I could see you all to give you a hug. Love, Vester's daughter, Susie Jones Nott

Suzanne Shane

April 19, 2011

So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May your good memories play over and over in your heart...

April 18, 2011

We are sorry for your loss, Our prayers and thoughts go out to Art's family at this time of sorrow. May your many memories be of comfort to you at this time. Art was a meticulous and hard working forman that had the respect of his men and i enjoyed working with him very much. I will miss chit chatting with him at our occaisional meetings at the post office.

Donell Ball, Auburn, California

Gary Keeler

April 18, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers go to Art's family. May your many memories bring you great comfort. It seems as if most of the ol' line crew is sitting around in heaven drinking that hot cup of coffee they so deserve after battling the elements to keep power to everyone. We will miss you Art. You were one 'heck' of a good guy. I will miss visiting you while working on one of your vehicles.

Larry Irwin

April 18, 2011

Art was the foreman of a line crew at PG&E were I worked. I spent several years on & off of his crew as us lineman were rotated from crew to crew. Bob Glines was the driver & we usually had another lineman. It was much more than just a job, as Art made it a lot of fun. We worked hard but had a lot of fun doing it. I will truly miss Art. May you take solace in knowing he is in a better place. Larry Irwin

Jeanette Swisley

April 17, 2011

So sorry to hear that Bob Herdal the childhood friend of my father, Calvin Dorsey has passed. My Dad had fond memories of spending time at the ranch when they were young. When my sisters and I were growing up I remember running into him on in town and he always said "I see you girls have been taking your ugly pills" which lasted until long after I was an adult. I remember his love of begonias when Susie and I were in high school and later in life looked forward to running into him in the hardware store or the Post Office so I could catch up on the family news. I am sure my Dad and all the friends who have passed will be happy to welcome him in the hereafter. My sincere condolences to all the family.

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