Jack Herbers 1958-2018

Alvin John “Jack” Herbers Jr., 60, Topeka, formerly of Holton, died Friday, Oct. 5, 2018, at Tanglewood Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He was born June 19, 1958, the son of Alvin J. Herbers Sr. and Charlotte Earline Cummings Herbers. He graduated from Holton High School in 1976.

Mr. Herbers joined the U.S. Navy, serving a short time until honorably discharged. He had lived in the Topeka area for 20 years and previously in Holton, and he worked various jobs over the years, from farming to production to fast food.

Survivors include two sons, Glenn Herbers and wife Amber, Topeka, and Cory Herbers and wife Carrie, Horton; three sisters, Julia Fahrmeier and husband Dale, Holton, Susan Cole and husband Steve, Fort Scott, and Lois Sechrist and husband Brian, St. Louis, Mo.; a brother, Ralph Herbers and wife Charlene, Holton; three grandsons, Gannon Herbers and Glenn and Easton Herbers; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Charlotte Herbers, Sr.; a sister, Marian Bartley; and a brother, James Herbers. 

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Jackson County Friends of Hospice, sent in care of Mercer Funeral Home, P.O. Box 270, Holton, KS 66436. Mercer Funeral Home in Holton is in charge of arrangements; a guest book is available at the funeral home.