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Professor Herbich, joined the faculty of the Civil Engineering Department at Texas A&M University (TAMU) in 1967 and was instrumental in founding the Coastal and Ocean Engineering Program at TAMU, died in Honolulu on June 19 of pneumonia.
Dr. Herbich's life and work spanned several continents. He was born in Warsaw, Poland, in 1922. Throughout his distinguished career, Professor Herbich lectured and taught at many venues, in the U.S. and abroad; he served as consultant to numerous government and international projects involving the engineering design of ports, harbors and coastlines, most notably for the United Nations Development Program at the Khadakwasla Central Water and Power Research Station in Poona, India. He authored over 200 papers and several textbooks, including the groundbreaking Handbook of Dredging Engineering (1992). He was active in many professional societies and the recipient of numerous prestigious awards in his field. In 1990, was named W.H. Bauer Professor of Dredging Engineering at A&M; in 1994, he became Professor Emeritus.
Professor Herbich is survived by his wife of 57 years, Margaret "Polly", three children, Dr. Gregory Herbich of Hawaii, Barbara Herbich of New York, and Patricia O'Connor of California, and a granddaughter, Kaya O'Connor. His daughter Ann pre-deceased him in 1955 at age 3.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a charity of your choice or to the TAMU Foundation - John B. Herbich Memorial Fund focusing on supporting students through scholarships and their activities addressed to the attention of: John Small, TAMU Engineering Development Office, 334 Werc, College Station, TX 77843-3126.
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Sherry and Larry Piper
July 10, 2008
Our loving thoughts and prayers go out to the family. We remember him as a very kind and courtious gentleman always sporting a smile. Although brillant he was so humble and thoughtful; one always felt comfortable around him. He truly was a godly, loving man who adored his family.
Ron Huebner
July 10, 2008
Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Shamaree Putz
July 10, 2008
I would like to send my sincerely sympathy's to the wife and family of this fine and unforgetable man. I know you have lost a very dear and kind person. I will never forget him as my mother's boss (@ A&M) and friend of many years. My mother was Joyce Hyden of whom I lost to cancer on June 20, 2004. She was the greatest part of my life (along w/my children), and I remember the kindness Mr John always showed her as well as myself in my younger years. He was a great man and a super nice person, i'm sure he will be greatly missed. You're family will be in my thoughts and prayers in this horrible time of loosing someone so great and so loved. May you find comfort in your memories and peace in your hearts and may God bless you all through this time.
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