Jack Edward Herbstreith

Jack Edward Herbstreith, age 79, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away on July 14, 2021.

Jack was born on January 3, 1942, in Hastings, Michigan, the son of Hale and Anna (Hiher) Herbstreith.  He was a 1960 graduate of Hastings High School.  Jack worked for Eaton Corporation and Kellogg, retiring in 2005.  He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force.  On June 20, 1964, Jack married Gloria Jean Ruthruff, and they enjoyed 54 years together until her death in 2018.

He was a "Jack" of all trades – electrical plumbing, construction, and he enjoyed fishing.

Jack is preceded in death by his wife Gloria Jean (Ruthruff) Herbstreith, son James Edward Herbstreith, his parents Hale and Anna Herbstreith, brothers Robert and Leon Herbstreith, and his sister Marie Henge.

Jack is survived by his children Laurie (Steve) Lotter, Tom (Polly) Herbstreith, Karen (Joseph) Martin, five siblings, grandchildren Megan (Taylor) Earl, Hannah (Dakota) Brownell, Ben Herbstreith, Tim (Makenna) Lotter, Natalie and Matthew Martin, and great-grandchild Baby Jo Brownell due in September 2021.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jack's memory to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023; Merrifield, VA  22116-7023.

Visitation will be held Monday, July 19, 2021, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM with the Funeral Service on Tuesday, July 20, 2021, at 11:00 AM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S. Broadway; Hastings, Michigan 49058. Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .