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Herbert, Edward C. 'eddie' Obituary

Herbert, Edward C. 'eddie' attended Horace Mann High School in Gary, IN. View the obituary, post a memory, or share a photo about Herbert, Edward C. 'eddie'.

Graduation Year Class of 1937
Date of Passing Dec 09, 2013
About Edward C. Herbert, age 95 of Valparaiso, formerly of Gary, passed away peacefully December 9, 2013.

Edward was a member of the Gary Old Timers Club, “I” Man Association, Indiana Coaches Hall of Fame, and The Indiana University Varsity Club. Edward was a Big 10 official (20 years with football and 16 years with basketball). He was a member of the Hebron town board, Captain of Horace Mann State Champs in 1936, Football 3 year letterman, member of Chicago All State team in 1942, played for Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles.

Edward was preceded in death by his wives - Dorothy (Nee-Schraeder), Mary Horbovetz Herbert; daughter- Judy Herbert; sisters-Virginia Dawkins and Ethel Uebler. He is survived by sons – Thomas (Linda) Herbert, “Tim” Edward (Ronda) Herbert; stepsons- David, Rick (Yvonne), Paul (Robin), Peter (Reda) Horbovetz; grandchildren- David , Lisa (Sean) Kelleher, Jennifer, Erik Herbert, Michael, Adam, Arian, Aaron Horbovetz, Doug Holman; Many loving great grandchildren.

Friends may visit with Edward’s family on Friday, December 13, 2013 from 1-4 pm at Burns Funeral Home, 10101 Broadway, Crown Point, IN with funeral service following at Burns at 4 pm with Pastor John Starr officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can made directly to the American Cancer Society. www.burnsfuneral.com
Herbert, Edward C. 'eddie'