Marlys J. Herbert

A service to celebrate the life of Marlys Herbert will be held on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at First Congregational Church in Port Washington.

  Marlys J. Herbert of Port Washington, formerly of Belgium and Fond du Lac, passed away early Saturday morning, Nov. 20, 2021, at The Kathy Hospice in West Bend.  She was 93 years old.

Marlys was united in marriage with David Herbert on Aug. 20, 1949. The couple moved to Port Washington in 1953 to raise their family. David preceded her in death in 2009.

  Mrs. Herbert was a faithful member of First Congregational Church in Port Washington, joining in 1957. She  participated in the choir and had been the secretary at the church for 18 years, retiring in 1984.

She was also a member of the Port Washington Senior Center, Belgium American Legion Post 412 Auxiliary and the Hawthorne Honey’s golf group.

  Those left to cherish her memory include her children Brant Herbert (Lisa) of Anthem, Ariz., William (Linda) Herbert of Wautoma, Mark Herbert of Sheboygan (Laurie Herbert of Sheboygan) and Julie (Douglas) Decent of West Bend.  She is also survived by grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family members and friends.

A celebration of life will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2022, at First Congregational Church, 131 N. Webster St., Port Washington. Pastor Scott McLeod will preside. The family will receive visitors at the church from 10:30 a.m. until services begin at 11:30 a.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Marlys’ name to First Congregational Church in Port Washington, the American Cancer Society or American Heart Association.

Eernisse Funeral Home is honored to be assisting the family.

Online condolences may be left at www.eernissefuneralhome.com.