Larry B. Hertzog

Larry B. Hertzog obituary, Allentown, PA

Larry B. Hertzog

Larry Hertzog Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown on Feb. 13, 2024.

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Larry B. Hertzog, 76, of Fellowship Community and formerly of Upper Macungie Twp., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2024, in his home. He was the husband of Gail E. (Wood) Hertzog. They were high school sweethearts and celebrated many years of marriage. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Warren R. and Betty M. (Kingcaid) Hertzog. Larry was a graduate of Parkland HS, class of 1965, received his bachelor's degree from Penn State and also had an MBA. Larry was a Captain with the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a business manager with ALPO Pet Foods for many years before retiring. He also worked at Deep Run Packing, Leidy's Processing and Cast Pac, Allentown. Larry was a member of Jordan UCC, Allentown. He was a former member of Brookside Country Club, participated in Knights of Columbus Golf League and was an avid golfer and PSU football fan.
Survivors: Wife, Gail; Son: Christopher Hertzog of Allentown; Daughter: Michele Loomis and her husband Matthew of Coplay; Grandchildren: Noah, Hanna, Luke, Joshua; Sisters: Barbara A. Buehler and her husband Richard, Janice M. Lewis and her husband Colin. Larry was predeceased by his stepbrothers Robert Hertzog and William Hertzog.
Services: 10:30 am Saturday, Jordan UCC, 1837 Church Road, Allentown 18104. A visitation will be from 9:30 – 10:30 am Saturday in the church. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc. .
Contributions: to the church or St. Luke's Hospice, 2455 Black River Rd., Bethlehem 18015.

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February 16, 2024

Sandra Colon posted to the memorial.

February 14, 2024

Kathi Smoll posted to the memorial.

February 13, 2024

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967. posted to the memorial.

Sandra Colon

February 16, 2024

We had many good times playing golf with our friends. You are missed by many. Enjoy your life in Heaven! Sandi Colon

Kathi Smoll

February 14, 2024

Gail and family, I am deeply sorry for your loss. Larry, thank you for your service to our country. Sending healing prayers. Kathi Brong Smoll

Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.

February 13, 2024

Captain, you are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom and democracy. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Farewell fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.

Donna Hellinga

February 13, 2024

Thinking of everyone in your family, sorry to hear about your loss, lot's of good memories with your dad -Michelle and Zogs, please take care, hugs to all your family! Donna Wagner Hellinga

Bonnie Perticara

February 13, 2024

So very sorry for your loss and holding you all in our hearts and prayers. Bonnie & Greg Perticara

Grateful

February 13, 2024

Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Lynne Heist

February 13, 2024

Gail and family,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your husband. I can tell from your many Facebook posts that you sure had so much love together. I am thinking King of you and your family and God bless.

Lynne Heist

KLINE

February 13, 2024

Gail and family, sorry to hear of Larry's passing. My thoughts are with you as you go through this tough time. Ronnie Kline

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