Donald W. Herrick

1930 - 2012

Donald W. Herrick

1930 - 2012

Donald Herrick Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Feb. 7, 2012.
Age 81 of Minneapolis, formerly of White Bear Lake and St. Paul, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 31, 2012. He was born in North St. Paul on July 6, 1930 to Willard Robert and Gertrude Evelyn Herrick. He graduated from Cretin High School in 1948, attended the College of St. Thomas and graduated from the University of Minnesota, B.S. 1953, M.D. 1955. He married Helen Ann Brooks on August 29, 1953. He is survived by his 8 children, Jane (Ila Kay Guraedy) of Terrell, Texas; John (Carolyn) of New York, New York; Donald Jr. (Ellen) of Seabrook, Texas; Robert (Anna) of Bay Village, Ohio; Brian (Martie) of Houston, Texas; Polly Henkel (Bob) of Portsmouth, New Hampshire; Richard (Julie Snow) of Evanston, Illinois; Julie French (Chris) of Birchwood, Minnesota; and grandchildren, Caitlin, John, Julia, Andrew, Helen, Brooks, Elizabeth (fiancé Eric Beadle), Lucy, Kate, Jack, Alexandra, George Henkel, Henry Henkel, Mimi, Charlie, Kalie French (fiancé Brian Schlick), Isabelle French, and Lydia French. He also is survived by his brother, John D. Herrick. He was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Helen. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday, February 11, at 10:00 a.m. at the Church of St. Agnes (548 Lafond Ave, St. Paul). Visitation Friday, February 10, 5-8 p.m. at O'Halloran & Murphy Roseville Memorial Chapel (2245 North Hamline Ave, Roseville 651-631-2727). Interment at Resurrection Cemetery.

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April 6, 2012

Nicole Santini posted to the memorial.

February 21, 2012

Pat posted to the memorial.

February 18, 2012

Lee Kostel posted to the memorial.

Nicole Santini

April 6, 2012

To all of the Herrick children, especially Donald, Robert, and Polly. I have such fond memories of all of you and your Father during the Heritage Bank days. I have thought of all of you often over the years. So sorry for your loss. I just learned of your Father's passing today, as I have lived in Florida for many years. God Bless all of you. Nicole Santini (Marybeth Korn as you knew me).

Pat

February 21, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort who comforts us in all our pain and sorrow give you all the needed endurance to continue to go one day to next. Psalms 46:1

Lee Kostel

February 18, 2012

My dear Herrick Children, Please know that my husband, Harry, and I had many fabulous times traveling with your parents and the Cousins. They were great friends. Your Dad and I kept up til the end with my receipt of the Christmas oranges again this year. He was a fine man. You all had great parents and it shows in each one of you. God Bless, you have my sincere sympathy. Fondly, Lee Kostel

February 11, 2012

Julie-
So sorry about your father. My prayers are with your family.
Sincerely,
Megan Orme Voelke

Jane Wyatt

February 10, 2012

Jane- it has been many years since we have seen each other but I am thinking of you during this sad time. I know how hard it is to lose a parent. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Jane McClintock Wyatt

February 9, 2012

Dr. Herrick fitted me with my very first contact lenses in 1964 - - 48 years ago! He also performed surgery on my husband and my mother-in-law. Thanks to his expertise, we all benefited. God Bless - -
The Sandahl family - Stillwater, MN

February 9, 2012

Brian & Rob, I am sorry to hear of your loss. My condolences to everyone in the family. Mike Myser

Dennis Hoppenstedt

February 9, 2012

As a friend of Don from school days at St. Peter's, Cretin, and St. Thomas, I am saddened and send my sincere condolences
to his family

February 9, 2012

To the Herrick family -

So sorry to hear of Dr. Herrick's passing. It was so good to see all of you at his surprise 70th birthday party. I will always have good memories of him and all of you. We are presently in AZ, so I'm sorry I am unable to attend the funeral. Please know my heart goes out to all of you.

Jane Ellingson

Jane Kopp Houlihan

February 9, 2012

Rob & Family - My prayers are with you all. May the fond memories of your father live on.
Sincerely

February 9, 2012

Julie,

I am sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts will be with you in the days ahead.

Lucy Boyne Hallman

February 8, 2012

Polly and entire family - I am so sorry for your loss and have all of you in my prayers.
Julie (Saad) Myser '81 VIS

Corie Reif Lindemann

February 8, 2012

Our sympathies to your family. Dr. Herrick was our family eye doctor for many years. He did eye surgery on several of us and kept us seeing clearly. He was so kind to us. Rest in peace.

jackie heintz

February 8, 2012

I was a patient of Dr. Herrick for many years as a child with a lazy eye. I visited his office weekly and in 1975 performed surgery . He was a great doctor who had such great knowledge of my condition.
Thank you for helping me and may you rest in peace. God Bless.

Andy Clark

February 7, 2012

Dick,

I wish I was with you and your family to support and laugh about all the great memories we had in white Bear Lake growing up. Please know that I am in Colorado thinking of you and looking forward to when both families can get together. I am sorry for your loss....

Andy, Andrea, Tony, Max Clark

Mary, Mike, Katie, and Kelly Vance

February 1, 2012

Our thougths are with the Herrick families. Don will be missed, but his stories will live on.

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April 6, 2012

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