Herta Drobny

Herta Drobny

Herta Drobny Obituary

Published by Star Tribune on Jan. 20, 2008.
Drobny, Herta of Seguin, Texas, passed away Friday, January 11, 2008 at the age of 80.  Herta is survived by her husband of 55 years, Howard Drobny; sister- in-law, Anna Marvin; nephews, Walter Gabriel and Gerd Meisl, and numerous other nieces and nephews.  Herta was born on March 30, 1927 in Neuhof, Sudentenlandt (Czech Republic) and married on January 12, 1952.  She was a longtime resident of Minnetonka, MN and moved to Seguin after her retirement.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Franz and Theresia Gabriel; brothers, Franz and Kilian, and sisters, Rosa, Albine and Trude.   Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at Tres Hewell Mortuary from 5 to 7 p.m.  A rosary will be recited Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 10:30 a.m. at St. James Catholic Church followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at the church.  Interment will follow in San Geronimo Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Ann's Circle, 510 S. Camp, Seguin, Texas, 78155.  You are invited to sign the guestbook at www.treshewell.com.  Arrangements under the direction of Tres Hewell Mortuary, 165 Tor Dr., Seguin, Texas 78155, 830-549-5912. 
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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January 24, 2008

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Jack Hacking

January 24, 2008

Dear Howard:

I am so sorry for your loss. Behind every good Law Enforcement Officer is their loyal spouse. Herta was the very best. Thank you for all the help that you gave me when we started the Eden Prairie Police Department. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Ken and Sue Hatcher

January 21, 2008

Dear Howard,
Sue and I are deeply saddened by the sudden passing of Herta. We pray that you will blessed by the spirtual healing needed to prevail over the stumbling blocks placed in your current path. We are not able to make the services; however, would like to come visit the last week of January, should you desire the company. We loved Herta, and we love you. God keep you...

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