Herbert Christian Hirsch, age 78, of Thayer, Missouri, passed away February 21, 2025, at his home. He was born July 27, 1946, to Albert Christian and Ethel Belle (Hinton) Hirsch in Thayer, Missouri.
Herbert married the love of his life, Kathleen Marie Heitz on July 10, 1970, in Thayer, Missouri at the methodist Church and was happily married for 54 years. Within this union they had two children, Brian Anthony and Beth Marie.
Herbert liked to go to deer camp, hunting, gambling, going to the antique stores, flea markets, farming, doing mechanical work, trucks and he was always up to a drink a cold Coors Light with anyone. He was a truck driver for many years and his CB handle was “Wildman”. He loved telling stories, and he will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
He is survived by his wife Kathleen; two children Brian Hirsch, wife Christine and Beth Luebbering; five grandchildren Mercedes(Tim) Walker, Whitney Hirsch, Alexis Luebbering, Austin Hirsch and Kaylee Luebbering; three great-grandchildren, Julius Walker, Zia Walker, and Jacoby Walker; siblings Betty Anne Garrison, Marie (Harry) Vincent, Albert Wayne Hirsch, June (Danny) Davis, Gary (Delores) Hirsch, Roy Hirsch, Janice (Johnny) Howell, Billy (Cindy) Hirsch, Kathy (Michael) Langston, and Larry (Betty) Hirsch; numerous nieces, nephews, family, and friends.
He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers-in-law, William (Bill) Garrison and Anthony (Tony) Azar; and one niece Jeannie Hirsch.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 25, 2025, 11:00 a.m. til 1:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Interment will be on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
February 22, 2025 @ 2:02 pm
Deepest Sympathies to the entire Hirsch family.
February 22, 2025 @ 4:00 pm
So sorry for your loss prayers for peace during your time of sorrow
Gary and Carolyn Barber
February 22, 2025 @ 8:55 pm
My prayers and thoughts go out to the entire Hirsch family
February 23, 2025 @ 12:51 am
Love and prayers
February 23, 2025 @ 10:47 am
So sorry to hear about Herb.
February 23, 2025 @ 3:43 pm
Love and prayers to all the Hirsch Family. Herb was truly a awesome person and will be greatly missed.
February 23, 2025 @ 5:41 pm
RIP my 1964 HS graduating classmate Herbie.
February 23, 2025 @ 10:19 pm
Sorry for your loss. Love and prayers, may your family have peace through this time of grieving.
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted. Psalm 34:18
February 24, 2025 @ 7:35 am
You very sorry to hear about Herb …
He was a great Guy…!
Sending lots of prayers to the family!
February 24, 2025 @ 9:45 am
My deepest sympathies to the entire Hirsch family. Herb was a good and decent man. I always enjoyed talking to him. Chris garoutte.
February 24, 2025 @ 10:44 am
So sorry to hear about your loss
February 24, 2025 @ 3:04 pm
Herbie was a great classmate of ours. He was more on the quiet side then though. Sorry for the Hirsch families loss. May God comfort you as only he can.
February 24, 2025 @ 6:37 pm
So very sorry for your loss
My prayers are with you
February 24, 2025 @ 7:51 pm
The Hirsch family is in our prayers. Much love to all those mourning.
February 25, 2025 @ 12:39 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. My Larry was a classmate of Herbie. 1964. Kathleen I know you will miss him. Brian and Beth always remember your dad was a very good person and loved each of you.
Diana, Brian and Susan Harper McWilliams