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1940 - 2007
HERBERT LAWTON ROTHLISBERGER
Funeral services for Herbert Lawton Rothlisberger, 66, of Silsbee will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday at Farmer Funeral Home in Silsbee with interment following at R.S. Farmer Memorial Cemetery. Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.
Mr. Rothlisberger died January 7, 2007 at M. D. Anderson Cancer Hospital in Houston. He had been a Silsbee resident for the last 33 years.
He was born July 28, 1940 in Goliad, TX and grew up in Beeville. He was very active in the Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Camp Fire programs. Mr. Rothlisberger was a volunteer with the Silsbee High Band, Choir and Drama Departments. An Air Force Veteran, he proudly served his country during the Vietnam Era.
Survivors include wife Georgia Gibson Rothlisberger of Silsbee; sons Eric Lynn Rothlisberger of Fort Worth and Mark Edward Rothlisberger of Lumberton; daughters Teresa Elaine Rothlisberger of Lumberton and Lisa Irene Kilcrease and husband Christopher of Silsbee and one grandchild David Edward Kilcrease.
Pallbearers will be William Holt, Charles Brown, Thomas Tucker, John Collins, Jeffrey Collins and Jay Perrio.
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There are currently 10 condolences.
Marsha & Doug Royder
Saturday January 20, 2007 at
12:43 AM
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Georgia, Eric, Mark, Teresa and Lisa,
We were saddened to hear about the passing of Herb. He was a truly a wonderful, caring, person that will be greatly missed by the Silsbee community. Please accept our condolences.
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Charlotte Stephens
Wednesday January 17, 2007 at
11:13 AM
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Dear Georgia, I am so sorry to hear of Herb's passing. I know the grief you and his loved ones are feeling at this time and I pray God will soon ease that pain. As you know Herb was a wonderful caring man and will be missed by all who knew him. My love and prayers to you all.
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JO ANN WORSHAM
Thursday January 11, 2007 at
10:31 AM
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GEORGIA-I AM SO SORRY, I DIDN'T KNOW-I DO UNDERSTAND -HE SO GREAT TO WORK WITH BACK IN THE OLD TIMES. YOU WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS-
GOD BLESS YOU AND THE FAMILY..
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Patty McDonald
Thursday January 11, 2007 at
3:22 AM
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Georgia & Children, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I had no idea Herb was ill. I pray you will all feel the love of Jesus today and always.
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DORIS & JOE HENSARLING
joehen@swbell.net
Wednesday January 10, 2007 at
10:51 AM
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GEORGIA & FAMILY SORRY I MISSED THE VISITATION I HAD BEEN WATCHING, AND WE STILL MISSED IT. I HAD HEARD ABOUT HIM BEING SICK THROUGH JUDY SELF, WHEN SHE CALLED TO SEE WHAT HAPPEN TO OUR DAUGHTER. HE WAS A GOOD BOSS AND WE LOVED YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY. PLEASE ACCEPT OUR CONDOLENCE HE WILL BE MISSED. OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS WILL BE WITH YOU.
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Leonard Cowart
lencow@centurytel.net
Wednesday January 10, 2007 at
8:43 AM
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Sorry to hear about Herb. I learned through a mutual friend. We worked together for many years and I enjoyed being with Herb.
Please accept my heartfelt condolence and know that my thoughts are with you all.
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Jane Nielsen
jnsetx1@yahoo.com
Tuesday January 9, 2007 at
11:11 AM
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Georgia - We send our sincere condolences to your family. I am glad that I had the opportunity to meet and work with Herb & all of you. His dedication to Camp Fire was phenomenal - I will always remember that. My work prevents me from making it to the visitation & funeral, but please know that you are in my prayers.
WoHeLo, Jane Nielsen
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Jeffrey Benne
jabenne814@yahoo.com
Tuesday January 9, 2007 at
10:24 AM
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I wish everyone the very best during this difficult time and my condolences go out to the Rothlisberger family.
-Jay.
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Sharon Wornick
Tuesday January 9, 2007 at
7:20 AM
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Georgia, Lisa, Eric and Mark--
I am so sorry to hear about Herb. Although I didn't know him well, I appreciate everything he did for Angela. I lost my dad yesterday, so Lisa, baby, I know, believe me. "Aunt" Sharon
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Pat Richardson (Pantego, TX)
Monday January 8, 2007 at
1:41 PM
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I'm so sorry to hear about Herb. We worked together in Silsbee in the late '70s. He was a tireless Scout leader and will be remembered by all who new him.
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