Gloria Jean Herbstreith

Gloria Jean Herbstreith, age 73 of Hastings, passed away unexpectedly at home November 29, 2018.

Gloria was born on September 16, 1945 in Hastings, Michigan, the daughter of Duane and Wilma (Goodenough) Ruthruff, Sr. She graduated from Delton Kellogg High School in 1963. Gloria married Jack Herbstreith on June 20, 1964 and they have enjoyed 54 years of marriage together.

Gloria was a stay at home mom for most of her life. Over the years she did work for Ben Franklin in Hastings, Walmart and Target. She was a volunteer for CASA, served on the Dowling library board and was a member of the Dowling Country Chapel. Gloria was very involved in the Church as well as the Kids Good News program. She enjoyed making her house a home, by remodeling, landscaping and decorating as well as the homes of her children. Gloria could always find projects for husband Jack to do. She also enjoyed gardening and crafts.

Gloria was preceded in death by her son, James Edward Herbstreith, father, Duane Ruthruff, Sr., mother, Wilma Goodenough, brothers, Duane (Sonny) Ruthruff, Jr., and Ronald (Punk) Ruthruff.

She is survived by her husband, Jack Herbstreith, daughters, Laurie (Steve) Lotter, Karen (Joe) Martin, son, Tom (Polly) Herbstreith, grandchildren, Megan Earl, Hannah Herbstreith, Ben Herbstreith, Timothy Lotter, Natalie Martin, Matthew Martin, siblings, Clarence Ruthruff, Debra Gosneigh, Pamela Johnson, Cheryl Renk, John Gosneigh and Mary Allyn.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 3-6 pm at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held on Monday, December 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Girrbach Funeral Home. Pastor Patti Harpole will officiate the service.