Jim Herbers 1952-2016
Jim Herbers, 63, Newton, died on Aug. 3, 2016, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born Jan. 28, 1952, to Charlotte and Alvin Herbers in Topeka. He grew up in Valley Falls and Holton. He graduated from Holton High School and attended Kansas State University earning a Bachelor of Science, Agriculture Degree.
Jim married Anita (Jackson) on June 17, 1978, in Independence, Mo. They had two children, Eric and Stephanie.
Jim worked as a Combine Service Specialist for AGCO for more than 30 years.
He is preceded in death by his father, Alvin Herbers; mother, Charlotte Herbers; sister, Marian Hunter; and niece, Rechelle Kersh.
He is survived by wife, Anita Herbers; son, Eric (Ashley) Herbers; daughter, Stephanie Herbers; brothers, Ralph (Charlene) Herbers and Jack Herbers; and sisters, Julia (Dale) Fahrmeier, Mary Susan (Steve) Cole and Lois (Bryan) Sechrist.
A gathering will be held at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 10. Memorials may be made to the Kansas State University Foundation.
Condolences may be left at www.petersenfamilyfuneralhome.com
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