FREDERICK W. HERZBERGER

1952 - 2021

HERZBERGER

Frederick “Rick/Ricky” William Herzberger of Allen, Texas passed away May 1, 2021 at the age of 69 due to a sudden stroke. He was born on February 21, 1952 to James Robert Herzberger and Laurys Annie (Hadden) Herzberger in Wilmington, Ohio. Rick was a 1970 graduate of Andrews High School in Andrews, Texas. He worked as a brick mason and in the oil & gas industry in Andrews for many years. Rick and his family moved to DFW in 1990 where he started his professional career in building inspections and development services with many North Texas municipalities. Rick was currently serving as the Chief Building Official for the City of McKinney. He was a loving father and amazing grandfather, and his family was most important to him. Ricky loved his daily indoor cycle classes, enjoyed the guitar and harmonica, and was passionate about supporting his grandchildren in all of their activities.

He is survived by his daughters, Rikie Herzberger of Plano, Texas and (Candise) Lucky Herzberger of McKinney, Texas; grandchildren, Ericka Smith, Kennedy Thomas, Journey Thomas, and Caynan Russell; sister, Suzanne Smith and husband, Emory; and numerous other loving family and friends.

Rick was preceded in death by his parents, James and Laurys Herzberger and brother, Art Herzberger.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, May 7, 2021 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home Chapel, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas. The service will also be live streamed at TJMfuneral.com on Rick's obituary page by clicking on the following link: Celebrationoflife.tv. After the service, the recorded live stream will be available for viewing at the same link location.

In support of our local, state, and federal govt including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety, and well-being of our community, only a limited number of guests will be allowed to attend the Memorial Service.

When the maximum number of guests are reached, those who would like to honor Rick and show their support to his family may remain at the funeral home in your vehicle, where you can watch the live streamed service on your personal device (laptop, tablet or smartphone).

In lieu of flowers the family has requested that a donation in Rick's honor be made to the American Stroke Association or Stroke Recovery Foundation or his favorite ministry Day1.org. To convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit TJMfuneral.com