August 14, 2019

 I had the privilege of serving on the Lititz Springs Park Board with Bob in his last term.  He was always finding things to improve and repair and  also finding projects for Kurt to get involved in, especially Fourth of July electrical needs in the Park. He was a willing servant there and a dear neighbor to me.  I will forever remember his kind heart and his lovely smile! I join you, Mary Margaret and family, in mourning Bob’s passing.  He left us better people.
Betty Burkett

August 14, 2019

Bob Herzer was such a remarkable man – genuine, upbeat, humble, hard-working, fit, strong in his faith…. The list goes on.  He was a positive role model for many.
 
While he was a trusted leader, he was always willing to develop, empower, and entrust others. On a rafting trip with a group of Scouts on the Youghiogheny River when I was in my early teens, partway down the river I was surprised when he gave me an opportunity to guide the raft for the first time. Serving on the Lititz Springs Park board, he provided ideas and guidance for a Scout service project. He was selfless and very giving of his time and talents.  He was a familiar face at church, and I can still picture him carrying a large tray of mugs during the Love Feast.
 
I always admired his spirit. In describing his love of cycling, he once told me of a time he stopped into a bike shop close to the Lehigh River valley and enquired about a bike trail. The employee looked at his gray hair and said, “Sir, you know that’s an advanced trail?” In classic Mr. Herzer style, he just smiled and said, “Yes, I know.” I can still hear his laughter. I hope to be as active as he was into my later years.
 
He will be deeply missed. His spirit will live on in the lives of those he touched and will forever be a part of our future adventures and endeavors and the legacy that we will pass to the next generation.
Joel Martin

August 13, 2019

hi there, mike harding here. sorry I could not get over to Lititz today. unlike when I used to help Kevy deliver the Record Express I usually get my copy mondays, somtimes on saturday. I have lots of great memories of scouts and all the camping we used do.one of the best was when we went to Johns Hopkins to pick up dad after his bypass. there are so many things we did together in and out of scouting. I could go on and on. mr. herzer as I knew him, I will always refure to him as such (I could never call him bob) and never will. same as mrs. herzer will always be mrs. herzer not mary. once again my thoughts are with you Kent, Karl, Kurt and Kev. 

August 06, 2019

Bob was a major influence in my life.  What a caring, giving person. His many sacrifices for his scouts will always be appreciated!  What a privilege to have known such a terrific man!
Ron Miller

August 05, 2019

Mr. Herzer was my shop teacher at vo-tech he was tough but fair, he touched many students lives and I had the pleasure to talk to him, a few years ago and tell him what a differance he made in my life. He always found his students jobs, and sure did like his coffee. I also worked over the summer with Bob as my supervisor at Willow street, Every Friday he would take all of us to Twin Kiss for Ice creme. In fact I would ride my skatebord to Engleside bride and he would pick me up and take me to work. Bob was a wonderful man and will be missed, he sure did make a differance in many lives and left this world a better place because he lived, R.I.P. Mr Herzer.
Thomas J Casey

August 05, 2019

He was my scout leader. Great memories & a great teacher. Sorry for your loss to Herzer family.
dennis brown

August 04, 2019

I taught with Bob at Willow Street Vo-tech.  As an Industrial Arts student at Millersville, with experience in the machine shop, I wanted to student teach at Vo-tech. We discussed this possibility with Bob and Don Greenawalt.  They agreed to allow me to student teach with them. As I understand this was a first in PA. Later, when Don left teaching, I took his place teaching in the shop with Bob. We taught together for 4 years until I went to Stevens Tech.
Bob was a very good teacher. He had high expectations of his students and coached them to do more than they imagined they could. Many of his students were successful, at least partially, because he encouraged them to do more than average work. He always wanted them to be the best they could be.
I enjoyed working with Bob and was encouraged by his seemingly endless energy. We shared interests in Boy Scouts as well as many other things.  Working with Bob was one of the highlights of my career.
Bob Strickler