Patrick C. Herring, 71, of Fremont, OH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 29, 2018 as a result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born December 11, 1946 in Toledo, OH, the son of Agnew and Elsie (Reed) Herring. He was a graduate of Whitmer High School.
Pat served in the National Guard. He married Linda M. Jakubowski on September 10, 1966 at St. Clements in Toledo and she preceded him in death on September 21, 2017.
Pat was a manager of large and small business accounts for Ohio Bell and ATT until he retired in 1998. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and enjoyed spending time at the lake, fishing, golfing, bowling and basketball. He was a Detroit Tigers and Ohio State fan. Pat loved spending time with his family and friends. He enjoyed attending SJCC sporting events of his grandchildren. Pat fully enjoyed life.
Pat is survived by his daughters, Shelly (Bob) Foster and Amy Herring both of Fremont, OH; brother-in-law, Richard Meyer, Colon, MI; grandchildren, Brooke and Tad Foster; several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Linda Herring; siblings, William Herring and Betty Meyer.
A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Monday, July 9, 2018, 11:30 am at Toledo Memorial Park, 6382 Monroe St, Sylvania, OH with Fr. Nathan Bockrath officiating. Those attending may meet at the front entrance at 11:15 am at the cemetery.
A Celebration of Life Event will take place on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 from 5 to 9 p.m. at the Ballville Township Hall, 1413 W. Cole Rd., Fremont, OH 43420. The family hopes that friends will come share, dinner, beverages and memories.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to SJCC Booster Club to pay for student’s sports fees.
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Jerry Wasserman
July 3, 2018 at 2:25 pmAmy and Shelley and family,
For many years we played basketball at St. Ann’s hall on Monday evenings together. My son David played with us several times. Last October I was visiting David on the occasion of his son’s 2nd birthday. His son Emmett loves anything with a ball involved and had a plastic basketball hoop in the living room where he was playing. David mentioned to me that the next step was to teach him the Pat Herring hook shot that your Dad was so good at. The next time i saw your Dad I told him about it. He did not say a word but his smile was priceless. We really enjoyed our time spent with Pat and are saddened by your loss.
Jerry Wasserman
Rebecca Chapman-Carnes
July 3, 2018 at 3:14 pmMy prayers will be for Shelley Amy and family to see this through and keep strong. I know that God will shed his choicest blessings on you all. Pat was such a sweet strong gentle man. He wil be missed by many who new him.
Wanda Eberly
July 3, 2018 at 4:25 pmSo sorry about your Dad, he will be missed
Michelle and Mike Gonya
July 3, 2018 at 5:24 pmShelly, I am so deeply sorry for your loss. I can’t imagine how devastating this is for you and your family. Thoughts and prayers for all you.
Missy Flahiff
July 3, 2018 at 5:40 pmShelly,Amy and family,so sorry for your loss,your Mom and Dad were such great people while growing up at Sacred Heart Days,I’m so sad for you all. God be with you and your family during this very sad time. God Bless,Missy,& Brian Flahiff
Al Jakubowski
July 4, 2018 at 1:32 pmCondolences Amy, Shelly and family, Your father always had a kind word and well respected man. We are sorry to hear about your loss but do know that you have a few angels looking down over you. Be proud of the memories and my best to your entire family.
With Heavy hearts- Al and Michelle Jakubowski and family.
Sister Sandra Jakubowski
July 4, 2018 at 1:43 pmI was/am very saddened by the death of Pat. He was a wonderful person, very upbeat.
There is never a good way or time to die but at least Pat is with his beloved Linda (Pinky)
I will have Mass offered for Pat here in Livonia, Mi.
You are and will be remembered in my prayers.
Thomas E Hill
July 4, 2018 at 11:50 pmI worked with Pat for many years at Ohio Bell at the Cherry exchange downtown. I enjoyed his dry sense of humor and the way he never seemed to get too flustered. In later years he was a part of our Myrtle Beach golf group. For many years, at least 20, we would drive or fly down to South Carolina for a week of golf and great companionship with the other telephone golfers. I particularly remember the time when we were rooming together and the last episode of MASH was on. All the guys came down to our room and we had martinis like Hawkeye on the show. Many fond memories. We both retired years ago but I will always remember the fun we had a OBT and Myrtle Beach.
Ron and Betty Roodenhauser
July 5, 2018 at 4:49 amOur deepest sympathy to the Herring family. Thoughts and prayers for you during this sad time.
Pat Kingsborough
July 5, 2018 at 12:35 pmWe are very sorry for your loss. Such a great man with a great smile and kind soul. You have inherited those traits and we know you will feel God’s footprints in the sand supporting you through this tragedy. Your mom and he were a great team and we loved and appreciated spending Sunday nights bowling with them. It was way back in time, but they both left a lasting impression after talking with them. God bless!
Pat and Randy Kingsborough
Paul & Joan Jakubowski
July 5, 2018 at 5:01 pmShelly, Amy and Family, You all have our deepest sympathy and prayers. We are very saddened for your great loss, Pat was a great man. Take care and God bless.
Jim Hess
July 7, 2018 at 3:37 amHeart-felt sympathy to Pat’s family from my wife and me.
I worked both for and with Pat during our “AT&T years” in the 1980’s and 90’s. He was steady and fair minded and a good friend to all of us. We could always depend on him to do the right thing in any situation. It was a privilege to know him.
John + Sue Jakubowski
July 10, 2018 at 5:15 pmEven tho we all know that our day will come to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, we are never ready to accept it. I pray that we can look at the good times that our loved one’s have shared with us will over ride the loss we suffer.Pat was a happy go lucky man that always had a good word to say, loved his family and now is at peace with his wife Pinky enjoying eternal life. One day we will again be with him in a better place but until then I like to think that he would only want us to be happy and not sad. May Pat rest in peace and keep a eye over all of his loved ones.
David Pease, Florida
July 19, 2018 at 12:53 amDear Amy and Shelley,
Pat and I lived on Gay Street in Trilby during high school at Whitmer. We played basketball at Otto’s hunted rabbit and squirrel, shot pool at his brothers house and even visited a few of Toledo’s pubs.
We only saw each other once over the past 40+ years, but recently reached out a few times since September last year. We made a pact to play golf on my next visit to Toledo, but that all changed
suddenly the same weekend. Pat may not have looked like a super athlete, but I could never beat him at any of the sports we played.
We didn’t see much of each other over the years, but we were like brothers those few years.
I will miss him and he will remain in my heart and memories forever.
My sympathies to you both and all his family and friends everywhere.