Daniel Hergert Jr.

Daniel Hergert Jr., 62, of White Haven, passed away Monday in Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton.

Born in Denville, N.J., he was the son of Daniel Sr. and his wife, the former Joyce (Harris) Hergert, and his mother, the late Jane (Hughes) Hergert.

He was an 1980 graduate of Weatherly High School, where he was their quarterback and catcher, he enlisted in the U.S. Marines immediately after high school and he was honorably discharged with the rank of corporal. He later attended Oklahoma University, studying architecture.

Danny loved his cat, "Mandu," enjoyed watching the Pittsburg Steelers, taking his Mustangs to car shows, woodworking, cooking, especially "ribs," and his candle shop, Pond Creek Candles.

He never let an automobile accident while in the Marines stop him from anything. He was a member of the High Rollers, drove with the help of hand controls, played tennis, competing in a triathlon wheel chair games and skiing with the help of a sled.

Surviving, in addition to his father, are brothers, Jeff Harris and his wife, Jackie; Bruce Harris and his wife, Linda; and Sean Harris and his wife, Heather; nephews, Ian, Jude, and Nathaniel; and niece, Julie Harris.

Military services will be accorded at 11 a.m. Saturday at McNulty Funeral Home, 494 E. Butler Drive, Freeland.

Friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday.

Private burial service will be in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Marine Corps League 1039, 130 Towanda St., White Haven, PA 18661.