George Milton Herzog's Obituary
George Milton "Milt" Herzog
George Milton "Milt" Herzog passed away on Jan. 10, 2012, in Longview. Mr. Herzog was born June 19, 1930, in Hannibal, MO. His journey on earth ended and his sweet eternal rest receives him. He is at peace with his Savior and Heavenly Father.
He graduated from Hannibal High, Class of 1948, and began his career with the Kroger Company in 1952. He retired as district manager Dallas Division after 42 years of service. He started the food bank in Shreveport while in this area. Milt served his country in the U. S. Navy.
Milt always loved boats and water. As a young boy, he enjoyed playing in Riverview Park, The Mississippi River and some of those adventures led to an occasional trip to the emergency room. He was a member of St. John's Masonic Lodge #28 in Hannibal. He was active in the Boy Scouts and was a founder and Scoutmaster of Troop 117. Mr. Herzog loved to fish, golf and work in his yard.
He was a member of Mobberly Baptist Church, and the Norwood Friends Class. Mr. Herzog's desire was to serve his Lord in any gifted way. With membership in several churches, he served as finance chairman, mission committee, and his joy was the Greeter and Usher ministry. His favorite saying was "I get to meet so many wonderful people".
He was preceded in death by his parents, George Henry and Audrey Budd Herzog and his daughter, Teri Herzog Prinster.
Milt is survived by his wife, Opal Evans Herzog; sons, Denny Herzog and Sam Sinclair; grandchildren, Jordan Prinster, Alex Prinster, and Elizabeth Meyer; one great grandson, Beck Meyer. He is also survived by his beloved pet poodle, Benji.
Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 2012 and a memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, in the Chapel of Rader Funeral of Longview. Interment will be in the Rosepine Evans Cemetery in DeRidder, LA at 4 p.m. Friday.
The family request any memorial contributions be made to the Mobberly Baptist Church Building Fund, 625 E. Loop 281, Longview, TX 75605.
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