Herbert John Gast

Herbert John Gast obituary, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

Herbert John Gast

Herbert Gast Obituary

Published by Legacy on Aug. 24, 2023.
Herbert John Gast, age 88, of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan passed away on Wednesday, August 23, 2023 surrounded by his family. Herbert was born on June 4, 1935 to the late Herbert and Ursula (nee Miech) Gast.
Herbert is survived by his beloved wife, Eva; loving cousin, Ray Demres; loving nephews and nieces, Richard, Michael (Anna), Marilyn (Tom), and John. He will also be missed by many great nephews and nieces.
A Visitation will be held for Herbert on Sunday, August 27, 2023 and Monday, August 28, 2023 from 1PM-7PM. A Prayer Service will be held Monday, August 28, 2023 at 7PM at A.H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Ave. Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 29, 2023 at 11AM, with an instate at 10:30AM, at St. Maron Catholic Church, 11466 Kercheval Detroit, MI 48214.

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Kathleen Carlson

August 24, 2023

Herb was a fine gentleman and a kind soul. He will be missed by Eva his wife and best friend. as Many family members will also miss him. I will cherish the 8 years that he was a part of my life. He is now with God and his parents and is no longer in pain. You'll always be in Eva's heart and in the memory of those who loved you and knew you. Peace be with you.

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A.H. Peters Funeral Home - Grosse Pointe Woods

20705 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

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