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Herb Gimber Obituary
GIMBER, 67
LAKELAND - Herb G. Gimber, 67, of Lakeland, FL. Born January 24, 1945, in Belleville, IL, died at his home surrounded by family and loved ones Sunday (February 12, 2012). Herb was diagnosed with stage 4 pancreatic cancer January 25, 2012, and died 18 days later at his home.
Herb retired in 2007 after 30 years with Ameren. Herb was a U.S. Army veteran. Herb belonged to Propbuster R/C Club in Lakeland, Florida.
Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Cathie Bauer Gimber, his daughter Angela Kay Alston and his son Eric Gimber (Kathy), granddaughters, Paige Alston, Mackenzie Als-ton, Shea Alston and Erika Gimber.
A special thanks to his sister-in-law Carol Murphy, Larry and Margaret Davis, Bob and Jan Johnstone, Al and Linda Martin, Julian and Sondra Simone and all the medical records volunteers at L.V.I.M. and other friends and family members that helped Cathie through this difficult time.
Memorials to Good Shepherd Hospice, 105 Arneson Ave., Auburndale, FL., 33823 or the charity of your choice.
Funeral: A funeral Mass will be held Monday, February 19 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lakeland, FL, at 10 A.M.
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Memories and Condolences
for Herb Gimber
Diane & Fred Heyde
March 8, 2012
Cathy, Fred and I were very saddened by the loss of Herbie. We are still in Smithton; if you need anything just give us a call.
Michael Tiemann
March 5, 2012
Cathie, I have thought of you and Herb many times over the past years. I even threatened to go get Suzy and drive down there to visit you guys. Just returned from St Louis yesterday attending to my mothers funeral so I am totally tapped out too. I hope there are no pool tables in heaven or everyone except Herbie will be broke. My thoughts and prayers are with you and yours. I'm in Arizona. 520-266-2644.. Call me when it lets up. "This too shall pass" He was a trip :-)
Jeanette Hoernis
March 4, 2012
Dear Cathy, Sorry about your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.I was your neighbor years ago on Main St
February 28, 2012
Dear Cathy..Dennis and I would like to express our sympathy to you, Angie and Eric. You were great neighbors and friends. We will keep you in our prayers.
Karen and Dennis Hardesty
Larry and Carol Burtz
February 27, 2012
Dear Cathie: Larry and I were saddened to hear of Herb's death. We have many good memories of rides with you guys. He was such a talented person! Please accept our deepest sympathy.
Cathy Edgar
February 26, 2012
Dear Cathy,
Jim and I are so sorry for your loss. Our deepest sympathy to you, Angie and Eric and you family. We'll keep you in our prayers. Cathy Edgar
ANDREW VERDU
February 26, 2012
Cathy,
Just read the news, sorry for your loss. There are lots of great memories of Herd, you and Angie and Eric! Love you guys!
One of the old Highridge gang. : )
Tracey Crews
February 22, 2012
Cathy,
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Juanita (Helms) Donlin
February 20, 2012
Cathy,
So sorry for your loss. Herb was a fun loving guy that I also remember from Cathedral Grade School. My prayers are with you.
Timothy Richards
February 19, 2012
Cathy,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. I have many fond memories of Herb and our days together at Cathedral Grade and High School. He was a great guy who had many friends in Belleville.
Tim and Mary Ann Richards
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