John Arthur Herbst

John Arthur Herbst went home to be with Jesus on October 16, 2025 after a long illness. John was born February 8,1942 in Chicago, IL to Arthur and Helen Herbst. He was an only child but we always joked that he had two sets of parents. He was extremely close to his Aunt Cal and Uncle Chris who had no children of their own. Through his marriages he gained many brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews etc. and he loved them all dearly.

John received his Bachelor's degree in chemical engineering from Northwestern University before going on to the University of California at Berkeley to receive his Master's and Ph.D. in metallurgical engineering. He received many accolades in his professional career in both academia and industry.

John leaves behind his loving and devoted wife of 35 years Cindy Herbst, 7 children Randy Herbst, Rick Herbst, Kristin Stierli (Brandon Vasquez), Chris Olsen (Katie), Shawn Olsen (Josh Einbinder), Nici Vogler (Roni), Kira Sexton (Steve), 19 incredible grandchildren, with number 20 to be born in November, and 10 great grandchildren. John had a lifetime of accomplishments to be proud of (and he was). Number on his list for the last thirty-five years has been the blending and raising of our family.