John Phillip Herke Obituary
The memory of John Phillip Herke (Yakima, Washington), who passed away on September 20, 2025 at the age of 97, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Phillip Herke to pay them a last tribute.
Though his name may fade from the lips of time, the imprint John Phillip leaves upon the hearts of his loved ones remains eternally vivid — a testament to the depth of his spirit and the richness of his legacy.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Joseph Herke and Rose Herke; his brother Carl; his wife Joann Sanvik; and his daughter Sandra.
He is survived by: his close friends, Edna Ribail, Dewey, Edna Layman and Donna Melton; his sons, Mark (Lisa) and Steven (Sharon); and his grandchildren, Cameron and Jackson Herke. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Thursday, October 9th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the St. Joseph Catholic Church (212 N 4th St, Yakima, WA 98901).
