John William Herchig Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida

John William Herchig Sr.

September 15, 1944 - May 5, 2026 (81 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

John William Herchig Sr.'s obituary , Passed away on May 5, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida

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Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory

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John William Herchig Sr.

September 15, 1944 - May 5, 2026 (81 years old)

Lakeland, Florida

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John William Herchig Sr. Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of John William Herchig Sr. (Lakeland, Florida), who passed away on May 5, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John William Herchig Sr. to show support.

As John William departs from this earthly realm, his essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though John William may no longer walk beside us, his spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy John William leaves behind.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Julius Herchig and Freda Herchig. He is survived by: his wife Diana; and his children, Holly Fields (Ricky) of Jacksonville, FL, Heidi Jensen (Tom) of St. Augustine, FL, John Herchig (Tabitha) of Augusta, GA and Ryan Herchig of Huntsville, AL.. He is also survived by seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

If you wish to make a charitable donation in Bill's memory, we offer the following suggestions, or a charity of your choice. https://988lifeline.org https://www.spcaflorida.org https://www.chaptershealth.org.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Heath Funeral Chapel & Crematory



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