Jay Warren Hersberger

Jay Warren Hersberger, Lake Placid Florida, age 76, formerly of Lapel , died on Thursday March 31, 2005 after a brief illness.
He was born on November 18, 1928 , in Lapel, son of Tilghman and Villie (Hinton) Hersberger.
He was retired from the United States Navy as a Chief Petty Officer, Fire Controll Technician, and was a member and Past Commander of American Legion Post 212 , VFW; Trinity United Methodist Church; A life member of AMVETS; and Fleet Reserve Association.
He is survived by four children, daughter, Lynn (husband, Barie) VanZel of Altamonte Springs, FL.; daughter, Gail (husband, John) Specht of Lapel;. son, Jay Herberger of Lake Placid, FL; Lyle Hersberger of Brandwine, MD. ; nine grandchildren, Sherri (husband, Scott) Noble of Lapel, ; Jessica (husband, Kerry) Stewart of Indianapolis; Nelson (wife Emily) Specht of Middletown; Amanda (husband, Scott) King of Lapel; Wesley Hersberger of Brandywine, MD.; Brittany Hersberger of Brandywine, MD.; Eric Hersberger of Lake Placid, FL.; Cindy (husband, Joshua) Cohen of , New Jersey ; Cathy Ryle of Altamonte Spring, FL. ;and seven Great GrandchildrenShelby Noble of Lapel, ; Mitchell Noble of Lapel, Abigail Specht of Lapel; Chrystal King of Lapel; Amber King of Lapel; Calvin Perrie Specht of Middletown; and Grayson Stewart of Indianapolis; Brother, Morris (wife, Jean) Hersberger of Lapel; Brother, John (wife, Sue) Hersberger of Winchester; sister, Martha Jane (husband, Max) Lee of Pittsburg, Pennsylvania.; and sister-in-law Phyllis Hersberger of Noblesville.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Grace Perrie Hersberger, and a brother Paul Herbert Hersberger.
Memorial Service will be held 6:00 P.M. Monday at Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel with Rev. Evan Lash officiating.
Friends may call from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. Monday at the Scott E. Hersberger Funeral Home in Lapel.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Lapel Post 212 American Legion Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 789, Lapel, Indiana 46051 or to the charity of one's choice.

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