Alan Hersker

1933 - 2022

Former Flemington resident, 88 It is with great sadness that the family of Alan Hersker announce his passing on Monday, February 7th at the age of 88, in Dallas, Georgia due to congestive heart failure. Alan was born September 16, 1933 in Hazleton, Pennsylvania to Harry and Dororthy (Haen) Hersker. He graduated MMI Preparatory High School in 1951, served the US Army in the Korean war, and married Jean Ann Meier in 1958. They resided in the Hazleton area until 1982 when they relocated to Raritan, New Jersey. They lived in Flemington, New Jersey from 1985 until 2017 when they moved to Dallas, Georgia. Mr. Hersker was a member of St Paul's Lutheran Church in Flemington, New Jersey. Alan was preceded in death by his wife Jean Ann, his parents Harry and Dorothy, as well as his brothers Harry, David and Lee and his sister Cheryl. He is survived by his brother Terry, his sons Alan Lee and Steven, daughter in-law Rebecca and grandsons Jacob and Ryan. The family would like to thank all of the amazing, loving staff and care givers at Oaks at Acworth Assisted Living (formerly the Overlook Assisted Living Facility). A memorial and interment for Alan and Jean Ann will be held at a later date at the family cemetery in Barnesville, PA. For further details, please contact the family at the address below. In lieu of flowers, those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Alan to the Cure Alzheimer's Fund (CureAlz.org, 34 Washington St, Suite 310, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481) or the charity of their choice. Cards and notes can be sent to The Hersker Family, care of Benson Funeral Home, 309 Hardee St, Dallas, GA 30132. Benson Funeral Home 309 Hardee St Dallas, GA 30132 770-445-9494