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Herbert Smerkins —Rochester

Aug 08, 2011, 4:00 pm

Herbert Smerkins, 90, formerly of Rochester, died Thursday, Aug. 4, 2011.

Services were officiated by Rabbi Michelle Werner on Aug. 7, 2011, at noon in Rochester at the Oakwood Cemetery.

Lunch immediately followed the service at B’nai Israel Synagogue.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 20 years, Esther Golob Smerkins; parents, Herman and Rose; and

sister, Shirley. He is survived by stepchildren, Brian and wife Sandy Golob, Terry Golob, Lynn Phillips and Bart

Phillips; grandchildren, Mark, Freddie, Scott, Laura and Samantha; and cousins and many loving family friends.

Herb was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., and lived many years in Chicago and in Rochester. Herb volunteered and joined

the Army Air Force and earned the rank of Captain. He served as a Pilot during WWII and flew the following

airplanes: B-26 Marauder, DC-3, P-47 Thunderbolt, F-38 Lightning and a P-51 Mustang. He flew many missions over

Europe. Herb graduated from Northwestern University at the top of his class with a degree in Business and became a

CPA.

He was an intelligent, gentle, kind and considerate man who loved music, reading, sailing, photography, bicycling,

home improvement projects, gadgets and electronics. He was devoted to his wife and family.

Herb enriched all of our lives and will be missed, but never forgotten.

Memorials preferred to B’nai Israel Synagogue (Rochester).

Shiva will be at 7 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 8, 2011, at 3440 Holly Lane N., Plymouth, MN 55447.

Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home of Rochester is handling the arrangements.

Herbert Smerkins

Herbert Smerkins, 90, formerly of Rochester, died August 4, 2011. Services will be officiated by Rabbi Michelle Werner on August 7 at noon in Rochester Minnesota at the Oakwood Cemetery. Lunch will immediately follow the service at B’nai Israel Synagogue.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 20 years, Esther Golob Smerkins; parents Herman and Rose; and sister Shirley. Survived by stepchildren Brian and wife Sandy Golob, Terry Golob, and Lynn Phillips and Bart Phillips; grandchildren Mark, Freddie, Scott, Laura and Samantha; and cousins and many loving family friends.

Herb was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., lived many years in Chicago and in Rochester. Herb volunteered and joined the Army Air Force and served as a pilot during WWII. He flew many missions over Europe.

Herb graduated from Northwestern University at the top of his class with a degree in Business and became a CPA. He was an intelligent, gentle, kind and considerate man who loved music, reading, sailing, photography, bicycling, home improvement projects, gadgets and electronics. He was devoted to his wife and family. Herb enriched all of our lives and will be missed, but never forgotten.

Memorials preferred to B’nai Israel Synagogue (Rochester). Shiva will be at 7 p.m. on August 8 at 3440 Holly Lane North Plymouth MN 55447. Ranfranz & Vine Funeral Home of Rochester is handling the arrangements.

Herb’s father

Deceased Name: Herman S. Smerkins

Herman S. Smerkins of 7847 S. Paxton avenue, beloved husband of Rose; dear father of Herbert [Mary Ann] and the late Shirley; fond brother of Minnie Sternin and the late Maurice. Services Tuesday, 1 p.m., at Piser Memorial Chapel, 6935 Stoney Island avenue. Interment Westlawn. Please omit flowers. Member of South Side Hebrew Cong. and past president of Jackson Park lodge, B'Nal B'rith. Friends are asked to Pay their respects at time of services. DO 3-4920.

Chicago Tribune (IL)
Date: December 19, 1966

Herb’s sister

Deceased Name: Shirley Smerkins

Shirley Smerkins of 6116 Cottage Grove avenue, beloved daughter of Herman and Rose, dear sister of Aviation Cadet Herbert, U. S. A. Funeral Tuesday, 2 p.m., at chapel, 6935 Stony Island avenue. Interment Westlawn.

Chicago Tribune (IL)
Date: November 29, 1943

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