Herbert Lax

Green Bay - Herbert C. Lax, 79, passed unexpectedly on Friday, March 2, 2018. He was born on December 21, 1938, in Green Bay to the late Herbert A. and Alice (Watzka) Lax. Herb was a graduate of Denmark High School. He enlisted with the U.S. Army shortly after graduation. After Herb's time in the military, he worked for Fort Howard Paper Company for over 40 years. Herb was an avid outdoorsman. Ice fishing, hunting, trapping, and spending time with his family were his favorite pastimes. Herb was a natural story teller, happiest when sharing humor and wisdom with his grandchildren and broad circle of family and friends. Known as the "Official Groundskeeper," he took great pride in gardening and preserving the family property.

Herb will be deeply missed by his 5 children and their mother, Tami (Jennifer) Lax, Tim (Susan) Lax, Carla (Shawn) Jodouin, Chad Lax, Tricia (Jason) Kraiss and Nancy Lax; 10 grandchildren, Dylan, Isaac, Sierra, Ethan, Zachery, Maddy, Ava, Quinn, Eli and Sam; his partner, Beverly Miller; 8 siblings, Dallan (Pat) Lax, Ronald (Pam) Lax, Eugene (Becky) Lax, Theresa Van Beek, Norma (Pat) Riley, Madonna Rychlik, Catherine Reed and Mary (Bill) Simonar; and many other family and friends.

In addition to his parents, Herb is preceded in death by a brother, Norbert (Barb) Lax; brothers-in-law, Bob Van Beek, Joe Rychlik, David Reed; and his son-in-law, Darin.

Visitation will be at Proko-Wall Funeral Home, 1630 E. Mason St., from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, with a Parish Wake Service at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, 312 Victoria St., from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Mass on Thursday, March 8, 2018. Mass will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday at Church with Rev. William Hoffman officiating. Online condolences may be expressed at www.Prokowall.com.

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Published by Green Bay Press-Gazette from Mar. 5 to Mar. 6, 2018.

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Mary Lax-Simonar

February 26, 2025

Sometimes I hear your voice , feel your presence. You may be gone, but you're never forgotten. The world will never sit quite right as it spins without you. My heart breaks more every year without you.

Mary Lax-Simonar

February 28, 2024

Herbert A. Lax & Herbert C. Lax-Best Friends

Mary Lax-Simonar

February 28, 2024

It is amazing that you passed 6 years ago, my heart still aches as fierce as it did then. I remember it with clarity that bring tears every time. There has been no lessening of the pain at your loss. I pray that Heaven for you is as I imagine, filled with Family and Friends as well as beautiful woods with all that brings. I miss you so Big Brother, you are loved and missed by so many.

Mary Lax-Simonar

March 1, 2021

Tomorrow will be 3 years since we lost you. My heart still aches with all the same pain as the first day. You are missed everyday. We have been cheated out of time with you. I know you are still with us in so many ways but I miss you so Big Brother. My life is not the same without you here.

Herbie

Mary Lax-Simonar

May 28, 2019

Gloria Kopp

October 2, 2018

Always in my heart and prayers

Lisa Materniak-Watson

March 9, 2018

Carla and family, sorry to hear of your dad's passing. Wishing you peace at this very hard time.

Rick Janz

March 7, 2018

l knew herbie through his nephew Tom. We always stopped in to see him whenever we made it up north. We spent more than a few mornings at his kitchen table shooting the breeze! He told great stories and I will miss those times! He was a great guy! They don't come any better! He always made us feel welcome! I was very saddened to hear he passed!

Mike Eisch

March 7, 2018

Worked at times with Herb at the"fort". Always enjoyed talking with him. He always had a smile and kept you laughing. Sorry to hear of his passing.

Marylee Sturzl

March 6, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you. MaryLee Sturzl.

Nancy Lax Kozar

March 6, 2018

We were saddened and stunned to hear about Herb's passing. We had just seen him a couple of summers ago when we were empting out our parent's home. He had been there with Roger Lax. Now sadly, they are both gone. Our prayers and our deepest sympathies are with all of you.

Nancy Lax Kozar, Jim, Jeff, and Bill Lax (Herb's cousins/Norman Lax Family)

March 6, 2018

Thank you for your service to our country. May you rest in peace.

Tom Smith

March 5, 2018

Herbie , you will be greatly missed by all on Quarry Rd. Always appreciated and will miss our visits and story telling together for the last 20 years.
Rest in peace, your friend , Tom Smith

Leon and Penne Koch

March 5, 2018

You will be missed Neighbor

March 5, 2018

Herb, Thanks for being just a great neighbor to my brother Burton Kainz. You were a special person!!! Rest in Peace. God is getting a special person. Dennis (Buck) Kainz and Barb

Debbie Heiman

March 5, 2018

Mary, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Bless all of you.
Debbie

Mary Lax-Simonar

March 4, 2018

There are no words to express the sorrow of your passing. You always made Pa and our entire family proud. I will miss you every day my brother, my friend, my substitute Dad after he passed, my snowman and lawn care specialist.You were so many things to so many. My heart aches for all who were lucky enough to know you and call you a friend.

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