George Herbst Obituary
George Wesley 'Wes' Herbst passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Renown Medical Center in Reno. He was 69.
Wes was born in Yerington on June 30, 1956 the son of George L. and Joy (Curd) Herbst. He graduated from Yerington High School where he excelled in academics and athletics. He married Monique Shipley in Yerington at the First Baptist Church
He is survived by his wife, Monique and his two sons, Wyatt and Cody.
A graveside service will be held 2:00 pm, Friday, January 30, 2026 at the Valley View Cemetery, 1 Cemetery Road Yerington. Following the graveside service a gathering will be held at the Wagon Wheel Saloon, 16 Hwy 208 Yerington. A Celebration of Life service will be held Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00 pm at South 40, 1445 South Meadows Pkwy Reno NV 89521
Family and friends are invited to sign his online guest book at www.FRFH.net. Donations may be made to Herbst Family to help ease the burden during this very difficult time. Donations may be sent to The Herbst Family, c/o Wyatt Herbst, 10860 Pebble Hill Drive Reno, Nevada 89521
Arrangements are under the direction of Freitas Rupracht Funeral Home, 25 Hwy 208 Yerington, Nevada 89447 (775) 463-2911
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
25 Hwy 208 P.O. Box 1271, Yerington, NV 89447
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