Thomas M. Herzog, 67, of Huntington, IN, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2017.
Mr. Herzog was born on September 24, 1949, in Huntington, IN, to Max and Jane (Kennedy) Herzog. His father preceded him in death and his mother survives and resides in Huntington, IN. Tom married Marcia Doermann in 1967. She survives and resides in Huntington, IN.
Tom was a 1967 graduate of Huntington High School and attended IPFW, Fort Wayne, IN. He served in the United States Navy. Tom retired after 34 years of service with the United States Army Corps of Engineers, Chief of Operations. He also had worked at Jim Zahm Excavating, Bob Blomeke Excavating and Herzog Transportation. Tom helped with relief efforts through FEMA and oversaw repairs and removal of debris after Hurricane Katrina and again in Joplin, MO, after a tornado. He was very proud of his work and spent four months working at these locations. Tom was also an avid fisherman and hunter.
Along with Tom’s mother, Jane, and wife, Marcia, he is survived by one son, Benjamin Herzog, Huntington, IN; two daughters, Lori (Kendall) Mickley, Huntington, IN, Lynn (Marc) Nelson, Warsaw, IN; one brother, Jerry (Barb) Herzog, OK; one sister, Susie (Joe) Beemer, Huntington, IN; 9 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren.
To honor the wishes of Tom, there will be no calling or service hours.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
McElhaney- Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, IN is entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to: www.mcelhaneyhartfuneralhome.com