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Herbert Janson Obituary
Bro. Herbert H. Janson, S.M., 88, passed to eternal life on Saturday, March 31, 2012. A native of Columbia, Illinois, he was born on September 17, 1923 to John and Bernardine Weilbacher Janson, who had five sons and two daughters. He entered the Society of Mary in St. Louis in 1937 after the encouragement of a cousin Bro. Eugene Janson, S.M. He professed first vows in August of 1941, and shortly after completed studies at the University of Dayton, earning a B.S. in Education. Bro. Herbert professed final vows in 1946; in that same year he finished a Masters in Mathematics from St. Mary's University. Bro Janson is most known for his dedicated service to Central Catholic High School, over 36 years. He also served short stints at three other Marianist high schools (McBride, Vianney and Chaminade) in the St. Louis area. Besides Math, Bro Herbert taught Religion, Social Studies and Typing. He had a strong interest in athletics having coached baseball and basketball, in addition to serving for a time as athletic director. Bro. Janson was instrumental in the Texas Catholic Boys Camp at TECABOCA, a Marianist Spiritual Center outside of Kerrville, TX. He served as camp director for over ten years in the summer months. He came to St. Mary's University in 1986 as an instructor of Mathematics retiring in 2008 after 16 years of service. In his later years he authored or co-authored a number of books. A sister-in-law Mrs. Clara Janson of Columbia, IL, several nieces and nephews and his religious brothers of the Society of Mary survive him. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 3 from 4 - 7 pm, followed by rosary at 7 pm in the chapel of the Marianist Residence, St. Mary's University. Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated at 4 pm on Wednesday, April 4 at Holy Rosary Parish, 159 Camino Santa Maria, with interment following in the Marianist Cemetery at St. Mary's University. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Marianist Province of the United States 4425 W. Pine Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63108. Arrangements by:
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Sponsored by freshmen Algebra students of 1962-63.
Dorothy Janson
March 27, 2025
I was one of Bro Herb's many nieces. Many in my family also "have the math gene" but my Uncle did the most with his. I was lucky enough to inherit copies of the books he wrote about mathematicians and his Marianist family. Coming up on 76, I am now looking for someone who might be interesting in inheriting these books.
Prof. Wayne F. Yakes MD, FSIR, FCIRSE
March 27, 2025
Bro. Janson was one of my "BIG TIME" Math Teachers!!
Going from Algebra to Calculus, with Geometry taken in the Summer at CCHS, under his celebrated tutelage, I was MORE than prepared for the rigors of Calculus & Physics (being a Pre-Med) at RICE UNIVERSITY where there are only "Whales" and no "Minnows" as students.
It wasn't until I matriculated to Rice that I fully appreciated what this true "Man of God" did for me. God Bless you Brother and I know the Blessed Virgin personally escorted this great "Marianist" through the pearly Gates meeting Her Son....
Thank you Bro. Janson for answering your Vocation with the affirmative!
Prof. Wayne F. Yakes MD, FSIR, FCIRSE
CCHS Class 1971
Dot Janson
May 5, 2024
Still think of you often .. especially when I have a math problem that at 75 years young I still have problems. You inspired me to see the world.
Louis Reyes '78
April 5, 2023
If only Louis L'Amour knew what a fan you were of his books. You were the master of the overhead projector. If only we had iPhones to record the way you showed us how to work through problems. I always chuckled at how you referred to me as Disco Charlie. That was my side gig when hosting dances in the old gym. Rest in peace, Maestro.
Henry Trevino
March 30, 2020
Thank you God for allowing me to cross paths with Brother Herbert. He was the kind of man you enjoyed being with. He was a great teacher. Even when he was out of class he was a friend to all. Thank you, Brother Herbert, for making me enjoy your classes.
Carl H. Bernal
March 29, 2020
I will never forget his word,"Algebra develops your Brain" how true that is. I did not go to college until I was in the Army. I was able to attend different Universities and complete all courses that I enrolled .Thank you Brother Herbert and all the Brothers at Central for the excellent education I received,GOD BLESS THEM ALL.
CW4 Carl H. Bernal Class of 51
February 16, 2019
He was always there for me. I struggled in second year algebra so he would on his own time help after school. My name in school was Ray but there was another Ray in our class so he changed my name to Raymond since we both had the same last name. This was in 1956. My son also had the pleasure of having Brother Janson in his class and told him you are Raymond #2. A great loss to the To Central Catholic and the Society of Mary.
Dorothy Janson
February 15, 2019
Thank you Algebra students for honoring my uncle and my dad's baby brother. As a kid living in his home town of Columbia IL .. we didn't see him too much. But did make it 2 times to Tecabuca camp. He loved his students and algebra .. hat gene kinda runs in the family.
After my grad degree, I worked on satellite constellation development and finally found a math he was not very familiar with .. radio wave propagation theory!
Thanks again from one of his many nieces.
Henry Trevino
February 15, 2019
He was a good teacher, very mild and a good friend. I remember him well in the early 1950s Central Catholic and St. Mary's University. He was one teacher that I have never forgotten. May he rest in peace.
Hector Hinojosa
February 14, 2019
I was a student at St Mary's University in 1995 and had Bro Janson for business math. St. Mary is in San Antonio which is a river city. Whenever I answered a math problem incorrectly, he always responded with "There's trouble in river city" :) I say that to this day. Much Love Bro Janson!
Mark Mueller
July 3, 2015
You are missed, Brother Herb. You demonstrated for me the Marianst Catholic principles which have been enduring standards to live by.
Will Boemer
July 1, 2015
Bro Herby was not only my high school mentor and teacher (in the early 60s!), but a family friend from Illinois (via my Dad's family). I also had the pleasure to know him during his oversite of Texas Catholic Boys Camp in Kerrville (where I [as Junior Counselor] and my Mom [as Camp Nurse] served for several years). My last visit with him (and Bro Mac) was at a Alumni fundraising swing they did thru the Bay Area several years ago. What great guys!! (The both of 'em!)
Jerome Zoeller '58
June 29, 2015
Brother Jansen taught me advanced math at Central. He had a very relaxed way of teaching, that only comes from experience. He and Black Mac made trips around the state to round up contributions for Central. I talked with him at the funeral of one of the other Brothers in the 1980s. He was a good man. They were all good men.
Luz Torres
June 27, 2015
Bro Janson was a great professor at St. Mary's University. I was in a summer program in 1999 right out of high school and I still remember lots of the math skills he taught me. That was more than 15 years ago and I have taught them to my daughter. Just recently I started to look for him to tell him "thank you". "Thank you Bro Janson, I am sorry I waited too long to tell you".
Peter O'Neill
September 16, 2012
Brother Janson you gave up much in this life to help many... and left a mark on many a soul. Not Only were you a Great Teacher Making Math and Learning Fun, but you were Courageous, Noble and Honorable. You called out the best in your students... you saw the good and possibilities that others could not see! Great is your reward in Heaven and may we all learn from your example while we are still here in this world! What a Wonderful Life and Wonderful Man! God Blessed Us Each & Every One By Getting A Chance To Know You!
Michael Osborn '68
April 24, 2012
Shortly after the funeral Mass started at Holy Rosary, a team of young college women (12+) filed into the pews, outfit in blue uniforms - shirts and shorts. Noticeably "glowing", it was obvious they had hurried in from the hot field. After Mass I asked if they'd had Bro. Herbie as a math teacher. One young lady replied: No, he was our benefactor and ever-present supporter of St. Mary's softball team.
That's our Bro. Herbie, helping to actively groom young people for life, not only through formal classes, but by life lessons via sports.
Vincent Van De Walle '70
April 23, 2012
"RESPECT" is how I think of Brother Janson. Great Man and great guy!!
john oneill
April 16, 2012
Simply one of the best people I have ever met. Put in a good word for me Brother Herbie.
Ray Trevino
April 12, 2012
Thanks for the wonderful contributions you made to the lives of generations of young men. Your zest for teaching made math classes something to look forward to. Thanks Brother Jansen, you will be missed.
April 11, 2012
Bro. "Herbie" was one of my favorite teachers at CCHS.
My condolences to his family.
Dr. Roland Esquivel,CCHS '51.
Roy Fey
April 10, 2012
Bro. Herbert was great teacher & person.
We will pray for him.
April 9, 2012
I want to give my Condolences to all The Marianists Brothers and to Brother Janson's Family,..Bro. was a very unique person,..Always encouraging people to learn,..telling us his stories,..and showing us the books he wrote...I will always miss you Bro.Janson...
~Luz E.Diaz. San Antonio,Tx
Winnie Janson
April 9, 2012
You will always be remembered and never be forgotton.You left and every lasting impression on your family and friends.May peace be with you.From the family of your late brother Lawrence Janson.
Jerome Zoeller
April 9, 2012
The Brothers of Mary, and the students of Central Catholic High School have been very fortunate to have had Brother Janson on their side. He was an excellent teacher, and a good guy.
Jerome Zoeller, CCHS 1958
John Knoebel
April 9, 2012
I offer my heartfelt sympathy to the family and friends of Brother Janson. He taught me math and typing at Central Catholic. He was an excellent teacher with a wonderful smile who made learning fun. He was also my senior homeroom teacher and I remember his weekly athletics newsletters, and showing us how to use statistics to improve our odds of winning the local newspaper's contest to pick the winners of various football games. In later years, I always enjoyed visiting with him at different alumni gatherings. He worked tirelessly in his efforts to raise funds for the Marianists, authoring and co-authoring many excellent books. My favorites are 'Values For Life' and 'Marianists in God's Acre'. Brother Janson, thank you for your persevering service to Jesus Christ, His Church, the Society of Mary, and your students, especially those at Central Catholic. Well done, good and faithful servant.
D.J. Hubbert
April 7, 2012
Thank You. The world is better place becuase of all of the men you help mold.
D.J. Hubbert Central 71
Carl H. Bernal
April 7, 2012
Thank you Brother Janson,my brothers and I had the honor
of being your students from 1947 to 1952. We surprised you
in one of the round ups that we still remember your famous
formula after 48 yrs.(1 is = to Zero) I am so glad you visit with us and Fr Joe Tarrillion in our 50 and 55 year reunion.
You changed our lives forever.
Carl H. Bernal '51'
Will Boemer
April 6, 2012
Aufwiedersehen Bro. Herbert! I'll always rememember your Smile. You'll always be in my thoughts and prayers. THANKS for the Memories...as Bob Hope would say. Thanks to the Society of Mary for bringing you into my life.
~ Gene Boemer '57, Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
Many wonderful memories of Bro Herbert! Family connections (via my Dad's in neighboring Millstadt and Belleville Illinois), having him as my math teacher and basketball coach at CCHS and director at Texas Catholic Boys Camp, both in the 1960's - many, many memories. I give thanks to him and to the Marianists for such a great and wonderful foundation, which has held me in very good stead throughout my life!
~ Will Boemer '63, San Rafael, California
Paul Offer
April 6, 2012
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
April 6, 2012
Thank you Brother Janson. I had the honor of being one of your students during your time at Central.
Bob Stiles, San Antonio, Texas
Charles Lodek
April 5, 2012
Thank you Brother for your years of dedication to the Marianist teachings. You will be missed.
Harry (Joe) Candler, Jr
April 5, 2012
We are who we are having been touched by the best God could offer in our learning days. Thanks Bro
Rene Rendon
April 4, 2012
Brother Herbert Janson was a genuine, caring educator with a passion for mathematics. But he taught us more than just mathematics, he also taught us about life. Who else could teach us words such as “yokel, dumnkopf, bleistift, and kugelschrieber”?
I enjoyed visiting with Bro Herbie when he would travel to San Francisco for the Alumni gatherings. Yes—a true Marianist in God's Acre.
Rene Rendon ‘78
Henry Trevino
April 4, 2012
Brother Jansen taught me at Central in the early 50's and my two sons in the 70,s. He was always even tempered, down to earth and a great teacher. I graduated in 1953 and I still remember him to this day. He was a great human being. May God bless his soul.
Jody Cortez '75
April 4, 2012
Brother Jansen always had a smile on his face. Bro Herbie taught me math - no easy task. My dad and I will miss you.
Richard Geisler '65
April 4, 2012
A great man and a great teacher.
Albert Peche '70
April 4, 2012
Br. Janson was my freshman Algebra teacher at Central in 1970-71. I can't thank him enough for his making me understand that people learn at different speeds and that it takes some people longer to learn - hence I had to work harder to learn in certain subjects.
I enjoyed spending time with Br. Janson and Br. McMurtrey when they started coming out to California in the late 90s to meet Central Alumni on three different trips. I was so glad that I had lunch with him in February when I was in San Antonio at St. Mary's.
Br. Janson touched so many lives and like so many other Brothers, made Central affordable to many families.
Raul Hinojosa
April 4, 2012
My brother Gus Hinojosa, a prominent architect in Dallas credits brother Janson in instilling his love of math.
Ann Crawford Bippert
April 4, 2012
I remember him well, he visited in the Crawfordr home at the time my brother's were at Central. Have enjoyed Tecaboca several times with the Affiliates. Well done good and faithful servant.
Joe Scecina '60
April 4, 2012
What a fine Gentle-man. Thanks, Brother Herbie for your patience with a guy who seemed to learn Math one course later.
Chester Dugosh
April 4, 2012
Had Brother Janson for several classes. Great teacher and coach. I am sure he will be missed by many. Will keep him in my prayers.
Jerry Hayes '52
April 4, 2012
Although Bro. Janson's brother Adrian had the thankless job of teaching me algebra, Br Herbert was always kind to me and I remember him well. I will keep him in my prayers.
James J.(Joe) McMonagle
April 3, 2012
I am most saddened to have learned of the loss of this great man to the Society of Mary and to society in general. Brother Herbert was my freshman homeroom teacher during 1945-1946,the academic year cut short because of the polio epedemic.Early in the year, Brother celebrated his 22nd birthday. I can't help thinking of the thousands of former students, like me, who were so extremely fortunate as to have learned from Brother Herbert. God bless him.
Ted Gittinger
April 3, 2012
Bro. Herbie was one of the more tough-minded men among those who kept me pushing through those four years at CCHS. God bless him.
Ted Gittinger '57
Mike Flores '76
April 3, 2012
Bro. Janson had a devotion to our Blessed Mother and to Catholic education. He introduced higher mathematics to many "scroungers" at Central.
To the Janson family and Marianist community - I share in your loss. Rest in peace, Bro. Herbert. Well done, good and faithful servant.
JAMES TROUTMAN
April 3, 2012
MAY HE REST IN PEACE. THE WORLD WILL MISS HIM. HE WAS A REAL CLASS PERSON WHO ALWAYS HAD TIME TO TALK TO PEOPLE ESPECIALLY HIS FORMER STUDENTS. HE TAUGHT ME ALGEBRA IN THE 9TH GRADE. I REALLY APPRECIATED HIS INTEREST IN ME WHEN I HAD DIFFICULTY. HE TOOK THE TIME TO HELP ME UNDERSTAND. MY CLASS WAS THE CLASS OF 1951
Tom Niemeier
April 3, 2012
Brother Janson was my freshman algebra teacher in 1962-63. He instilled in me a love of mathematics that I have to this day. He would encourage, cajole, coerce and if none of those worked he wasn't above walking right up and yelling at you. Whatever it took, he made sure his message got through. I won't forget him.
Ray Lopez
April 3, 2012
A wonderful and caring person. He took time every day after school to help me with algebra. Always called me Raymond instead of Ray and found out he had my son, also Rey and called him Raymond in class also.
April 3, 2012
Brother Janson. Thank you for being my baseball coach my junior and senior years. I have fond memories of you teaching us baseball on your terms. The pros call it by a fancy name now..."small ball". I can still see the fire in your eyes when things did play out according to the script you laid out in your tough and strong mind...and I sure remember those times when we saw you happy and pleased when they did. As I reflect back trying to bring you to mind right now I see you standing by the batters box in the same clothes you wore during the day with your baseball shoes..cannot remember if you wore spikes or just sneakers. Mostly by the batters box teaching and coaching. I treasure the couple of times when you rode with us to practice and a game. You spoke about the cardinals and how to hit to right field. I will forever remember you Brother and my prayers for all who enjoyed the game with you.
Arnold Salinas 1969 Houston, Texas
Forest Rees '43
April 3, 2012
My wife and I will keep Bro. Jansan in our prayers. God love him.
Jim Zotz Jr.
April 3, 2012
Brother Janson was one that you could not forget. A great teacher and friend. I will miss him at the Round Ups.
Jim Zotz Jr. '58
Arthur Galvan
April 3, 2012
I first meet Bro. Herbie my freshman year at CCHS -1957. He was my first basketball coach and introduced me to the term "rainbow" which was used to describe a lay up that never touched the backboard. Throughout the years, he always had time for alumni and somehow seemed to remember almost everyone's name. God bless you, Bro. Herbie for all that you did at Central Catholic and the other educational institutions lucky enough to have you on their faculty.
Arthur D. Galvan Class of 1961.
April 3, 2012
Our deepest condolences to the Marianist Community, but especially to the Central Catholic High School, St. Mary's University, and the TECABOCA families.
Bill & Jeanine Crumrine
Michael Mata
April 3, 2012
Brother Janson's sacrifices and dedication will always be acknowledged, appreciated and never forgotten by those of us who have greatly benefited from his deeds as well as those preformed by all the Brothers. Rest in Peace and may Eternal Light Shine Upon you Brother.
Thank you , Michael M. Mata '88
Larry Gepper
April 3, 2012
Iwill always treasure my summer working as a lifeguard for Bro. Jansen at Camp TECABOCA. We had a great time and put in plenty of sweat equity building new boat docks. He remined me of it when I saw him in August.
James Heye
April 3, 2012
Bro. Herbie,
Thanks for devoting your life to teaching a countless number of young men at CCHS that math is more than a bunch of numbers. CCHS '61
April 3, 2012
Thanks for being a friend to the class of 50 You will always be in my prayers Jerry Vogel
Ed Marshall
April 3, 2012
Bro. Janson, thanks for memories of my Central years and for your great books on the Marianists. I never tire of reading again the stories of the men who taught me. You now join your "Marianists in God's Acre."
God Bless.
Ed. Marshall '55
Ted Jones
April 3, 2012
Bro. Herb-I never had the pleasure of being in your class, but I will always remember you as athletic director; your smile and your sense of humor. You will be remembered.
Ted Jones '58
Lou Baeten
April 3, 2012
Bro.Janson You will always be remembered for the warm smile and positive attitude. Lou Baeten '62
Rick Garcia
April 3, 2012
Brother Janson, we will never forget all your good advice and guidance. God Bless! Rick Garcia CC class of '57
Roy Steves
April 3, 2012
Brother Jason tried hard to teach me geometry in 1950 but I still failed. I guess I learned something, I made an A in 1951. He will be missed by us all.
Dave Ramos '78
April 3, 2012
Brother Janson: Thanks for making all of the math classes challenging for me. Years later, I realized that your dedication to educating and challenging your students was a great gift to the entire CCHS community of students. Rest in Peace Brother.
Joe Storbeck
April 3, 2012
Rest in Peace, Brother.
John Aguillard '76
April 3, 2012
Bro Herbie - Thank you for all you did to help TECABOCA in the early days. Esto Vir. The property is a legacy to your stewardship. And thank you for your years at Central Catholic. Your kindness will be remembered.
Ray Marek '75
April 3, 2012
Was a very memorable point in my life. You guided me to take a technical path thru college. I still remember a card trick I showed you and from this you taught a class on the mathematics behind the trick. You will be missed.
Dan Gonzales '77
April 3, 2012
God bless you, Bro. Janson. You served Him well as a great teacher.
April 3, 2012
We will miss your smile and positive guidance that you always gave each one of us. May you rest in peace.
Ralph Martin ' 60
April 3, 2012
Dr. Paul E. Sueltenfuss. 1971
Joseph Martinez
April 3, 2012
Thank you Bro. Janson for giving your life to shape ours...
John Guajardo
April 3, 2012
Brother Janson taught me trigonometry in 1978 at Central Catholic. I always enjoyed his class and learned alot from him. He was an excellent math teacher.
George Wead '52
April 3, 2012
He never lost his smile, his gusto, or his faint German accent. A long life well and kindly lived.
Vince Cano
April 3, 2012
Brother Janson was an ispiring teacher who took interest in each of us.
Vince Cano 59'
April 3, 2012
Brother Janson,
All of us who knew you greatly benefited from your sage advise and wisdom.
God Bless
Carl Raba
Tom Hohman
April 3, 2012
I remember Brother Janson as a math teacher. He prepared me well for going into engineering at Texas A&M.
Tom Hohman '58
Raul Hinojosa
April 3, 2012
I have wonderful memories of how he was such a caring teacher.
Mike Payer
April 3, 2012
Brother Herbie,
You taught me a lot more than math.
Matt Pantusa
April 3, 2012
Bro Janson,
Thanks for challenging me to do the one I could not do yesterday.
Matt Pantusa '82 (Cordova, MD)
Tony Martinez '78
April 3, 2012
Rest in Peace, Brother Janson...and like you would always say, "Be Nice!"
Ignacio Lopez
April 3, 2012
Brother Herbie Jansen you were an amazing individual. It was a pleasure to know you and a priviledge to be your student. You taught me tenacity and how to think like a mathematician. In your analysis class my senior year, you taught me how to push thru a problem. I learned to “DOOOO Something!! Don't just sit there…do something!! ANYTHING!!! But not just do NOTHING!!!?” The quizzical look on your face when you said the last part “…do NOTHING!!!?” gave away your deep inner belief that we could solve the problem…and that you didn't even understand how someone could not at least TRY. You were tough minded. Your belief in me helped me when I couldn't believe in myself. After being told by another instructor at the end of freshman year that they couldn't recommend me to take geometry over the summer…you saw something and built me up, and I won the math award senior year. Your encouragement and acknowledgement made a HUGE difference in my life. The world needs more people like you Bro. Herbie. God bless…
April 2, 2012
Bro. Jansen,
Had it not been for your generosity in forming an evening class for adult students,such as myself,who had a tough time passing math, we might not have graduated. Thank you for your love of math, and your willingness in teaching us. Oh, and we weren't fooled by your gruff exterior, we knew you sincerely cared about us. You will be missed. Dora Martinez, '94, San Antonio,TX
John Pantusa
April 2, 2012
Brother,
You thought you were only teaching us math but you taught us much more; discipline, understanding, tolerance and justice.
You're one of those teachers that will never be forgotten. I still remember you monitoring study hall while reading those Louis L'Amour western novels you so enjoyed. May you rest in peace knowing you did more to mold the character of all your students than you'll ever know.
Michael Osborn '68
April 2, 2012
The unflapable Bro. Herbie! Always a kind word,a quick quip, and a friendly smile. Application was foremost in your teaching and prepared me well for college and life. Thanks for your teaching in class and out, and your frienship for years thereafter. Say hello to Bros Mac and Wurzel, I may not see them again.
April 2, 2012
Brother Herbie, you influenced me more than you know. I loved your class and the way you challenged us to make something out of ourselves. Thank you for being a great teacher. I wish I would have been mature enough to let you know then. Very sincerely, Frank Medrano III, Class of 1983.
Joe Gonzales '87
April 2, 2012
Bro. Herbie,
Thank you for teaching me how fun math can be. Your laugh and sense of humor made it fun. I realize now what you attempted to teach me then.
Dot Janson
April 2, 2012
Uncle Herb,
Although far away from family, we will all miss you dearly. I fondly remember vacations at TECABOCA and drinking Texas "bug juice" with you and Bro Adrian. I also remember our car trips when you visited California. I'll always remember that I stumped you with my questions about the math behind wave propagation theory for one of my graduate math courses. I'll miss sharing baseball emails with you but am glad I have lots of your research for our definitive family tree. Rest in peace dear Uncle Herb. Your niece, Dot
With Loyal Hearts....
April 2, 2012
Bro. Herbie,
You influenced so many and set a foundation that many have carried into adulthood.
Thank you for the years of dedicated service.
With Loyal Hearts.
Mike Aleman '84
April 2, 2012
For all the Years of dedicated service, Thank You.
Mike Aleman '84
Joe Garza
April 2, 2012
Bro Herbie: you taught us math well, but more importantly, you instilled in us integrity and hard work. And you did it with a great sense of humor! Please remember your humble students as you sit with the Lord in Heaven. Joe Garza '71
Paolo Cristadoro
April 2, 2012
I will also remember the confidence you instilled in me my senior year. You were one of the teachers I will alway remember fondly.
Paolo Cristadoro' class of 80
Wayne Yakes MD
April 2, 2012
You taught me math and the love of it and its first cousin logic. You taught me about sportsmanship, integrity, hard work, and what is required to be successful. Your ideals, and demands, guide me to this day. Our good Lord, and His Blessed Mother, are caring for you now. What better hands to be in after a life totally dedicated to the service of others. Thank you from the bottom of my heart Bro.!! With Deepest Affection, Wayne F. J. Yakes MD, FSIR, FCIRSE Class 1971.
Mike Saucedo '86
April 2, 2012
Thank you for all the motivation, Bro. Herbie! You were an amazing teacher and a wonderful storyteller. I appreciate you more than you know....
Ted Villalon
April 2, 2012
Thanks, Brother Herbie, for your many years of service.
Gary Evins '71
April 2, 2012
Thanks for the great start in Life, Bro.
Jay Herrera
April 2, 2012
Rest in peace brother, Thank you for all you did for me and my fellow Central Catholic classmates.
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