Obituary for Larry Herbst – Reading, PA

Larry Chris Herbst, 74, died unexpectedly at his residence in Oley Township on June 24, 2024. He was the husband of Elanore Ann (Essig) Herbst. Born July 1, 1949 in Pottstown, PA, he was the son of the late Harold A. and Betty Jean (Wismer) Herbst. Larry graduated from Boyertown High School in 1967. He was a member of Friedens Lutheran Church, Oley, where he volunteered and previously served as a property manager. Larry was a member of the Jaycees and a driver for Meals-On-Wheels at Berks Encore. He had a long career in various retail stores, retiring as a store manager in 2013. Larry enjoyed reading, television, music and the Philadelphia Eagles. He was the proud father of two daughters: Kristi L. (Herbst), wife of Eric Dively of Mountville, PA, and Karla A. (Herbst) Sanders of Blandon, PA. He also leaves three granddaughters: Libby Sanders, Indigo “Randi” (Eberley) Saleh and Kierdan Dively. Other survivors include a younger brother, Alan C., husband of Patti Herbst of Morristown, TN, and Kim M., wife of Seth Eberley of Batesburg, SC, who was like a daughter to him. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at Friedens Lutheran Church, 1076 Memorial Highway, Oley, PA 19547. A wake will be held at the church from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery, Boyertown. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Friedens Lutheran Church at the above address. Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc., Oley is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, visit www.StitzelFamilyFuneralHomes.com