November 23, 2021

Dear Judy and family
I just found out about the passing of Bob, and was able to watch the tribute video. We were neighbors to the Herr famil
y since 1953, then purchased their home on Truce rd. in August 1969. The video has shown my wife and I that your family has been blessed with helping many lives around the globe. May all find peace.
Fred & Edna Schneider

October 31, 2021

I have fond memories of Bob Herr from our painting days together working for Chick Lance.  Bob later lived with us, my late wife Fern and 2 children, Jodi and Darin, (they are now in their 50s) also with another single friend, Crick, Shirley Christophel.  My sister, Peggy lived with Judy Zimmerman at the time in Goshen, IN
James (Jim) L. Derstine

October 30, 2021

Dear Juidy,
I just finished watching the tribute video. What a beautiful journey of service you and Bob have taken together!  Thanks to both of you for spreading some love in our world.
Judy, I am wishing for you healing, strength, and even some joy in the days, months and years to come.
With love,  Uncle John Zook

October 30, 2021

Dear Judy, Mark and Daniel,
We remember you all with great love. Thank you for sharing; also for the video tribute and zoom link. We will light a candle in remembrance of Bob and your family. Were a few photos of you all on Hluleka beach?
Viv Mostert

October 29, 2021

Dear Judy,
Patrice and I send our l deepest condolences in Bob’s death.  Bob and your contributions to MCC have been enormous.  It was my privilege to have shared a part of that time with the two of you.  Thank you. One of the things I appreciated about Bob’s was humble and unassuming demeanor which, for some, may have belied the breadth of his wisdom.  His commitment and love for the church, both local and global, guided much of his work and thinking. The global Anabaptist community is richer because of Bob’s contributions.  Our prayers and best wishes for you, Judy, as you carry on. 
Ron and Patrice

October 29, 2021

Hello Judy, and the extended family,
We are so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.
The twinkle in the eye — when he had just thought of a good pun, the hat, the pensive faraway look, these are all aspects of Bob that we remember and cherish. We had the privilege to live in Nairobi Kenya at the same time that you, Bob and Judy, served as East Africa Area Directors for MCC and were our supervisors. We so appreciated Bob’s (and Judy’s) thoughtful and measured advice, a keen sense of humour, a commitment to following Jesus’ teaching and example. We pray Aaron’s blessing for you as quoted in Numbers – The Lord bless you and keep you; The Lord make his face to shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up his countenance upon you and give you peace.
 
Ron and Martha Ratzlaff

October 29, 2021

Dear Judy
i was so sorry to hear of Bob’s  illness and now his passing. We had such fond memories of connecting with you folks during our Southern Africa MCC years at retreats and SACG meetings. Have also followed your careers with MCC since then, and know that Bob will be missed on so many levels, Together you have contributed so much to MCC and the wider church. May you experience the peace that passes all understanding as you and your family mourn his loss and celebrate his legacy.
Ardith Frey

October 29, 2021

Greetings, Judy and family.
We extend our sincere condolences to you.  We have many fond memories of working and being together in numerous places around the world; you were always good friends and colleagues.  Our wish for you is “…peace beyond fear and hope beyond sorrow.”
Jan and Rick Martens-Janzen

October 29, 2021

Judy
I am sorry to learn of Bob’s death. You and Bob were a steady and strong presence in the 12th Street office where I worked from 1992-2004. It is hard to imagine Bob not here on earth any longer…but his legacy of peace building continues. May God be near you this time.

October 28, 2021

Dear Judy,   I am so sorry to hear of Bob’s passing.   As you know Bob and I go back to EMC and Goshen as well years in Pax.  Bob invited me to spend Christmas with him in France.   Our paths crossed in Goshen and again in Kenya years ago.  Bob was fine communicator and ready to talk about everything.   The was a great friend.   We even overhauled his VW motor once.   The other thing was a trip to KEY West where we slept on the beach.   We were a couple shaggy hired guys in a VW.   All the best to you.
Sam Miller

October 28, 2021

Dear Judy and family,
My sincere condolences on the loss of your husband Bob. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. In reading Bob’s obituary, I hope the wonderful memories you all shared bring you some comfort.
Lisa Lanterman

October 28, 2021

To all the family,
Although I haven’t seen Bob much for many years, I remember with fondness the times spent with him and his extended family during our teen years…

October 28, 2021

Dear Judy, we heared the sad news from Ron & Sally…. ‘We’ are Pieter & Gerdien from the Netherlands. We met eachother in ’75 in Malawi, stayed a long weekend with you in Dowa with our two kids Martine & Menno. We had also 2 nice travels to the annual retreats and you came and ate with you in Blantyre. After Malawi we lost contact, but our deep good memory of you is still vivid. Your were véry nice friendly and lovely people! Judy, we wish you áll our love & strengh to live on!
pieterengerdien@versatel.nl

October 28, 2021

Dear Judy,
I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting you and Bob for the first time in September 2019 when you stayed in l’ancienne mairie, our family and friends guest wing of our house in Beaumont du Ventoux. It was a great experience to sit and chat with you and also to meet Daniel. The Quaker and Mennonite connection has always been close and Bob clearly had a great life. I am happy to have your photos in the visitor’s book – I will be thinking of you all with much love and prayers for a more peaceful world, Pat

October 28, 2021

Hello, Judy, Mark, Daniel and Herr family all!
Thank you so much for the touching account of Bob’s leave-taking.  There could hardly be a richer parting than to receive release and blessing from a loved one.  Such grace is consonant with the life-long witness we observed in Bob, and surely will undergird all who now feel his absence.
We recall with appreciation the many ways Bob and you contributed to our lives as colleagues in southern Africa.  Yes, your friendship as neighbors, but also the far-sighted vision Bob brought to our conversations about racial justice and what we owed to those who bore apartheid’s burdens. Your witness to that region’s churches underscoring the Gospel call to wakefulness and action embodied some of the best of Anabaptist presence.
The Tswana saying of consolation at such moments is ‘Modimo o teng’ (God is near.). In this news about Bob, we sense that nearness, and wish for you a full measure of comfort in the Spirit. 

October 28, 2021

Good morning Judy…..
This morning, Elaine and I read about Bob’s passing.  We want to acknowledge your loss. 
My most recent memories of you and Bob are from your time as Area Directors in Africa.  They are very good memories. I appreciated the quiet strength you exuded as a couple, and your overall contribution to program and to the relationships on which it depends. 
We hope that you are well and that you have friends and family around you during this very difficult time.
Know that you are appreciated and loved, if even from a distance.
We wish you peace
Don (for Elaine)

October 28, 2021

I extend sympathy to all my cousins and Bob’s wife Judy. One by one we go. I recall childhood fun of kick the can, baseball and beckon!  May God comfort you in this unexpected loss, I pray. Rachel Frey