Roll Call Tribute
Frank Hertzog '72 January 15, 2015 8:47 AM
Published in Idaho Statesman on Jan. 15, 2015
Frank Allen Hertzog
Frank Allen Hertzog
September 17, 1950 ~ January 9, 2015
Frank Allen Hertzog, 64, beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Eagle, Idaho on January 9, 2015 following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Frank was a hero to all who knew him and will be laid to rest with military honors at the Dallas/Ft.Worth National Cemetery. Frank loved God and country, family, and his fellow man. He was an example of goodness, wisdom, and strength and now rejoices in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom he loved and honored throughout his life.
Frank was born on September 17, 1950 in Denver, Colorado to Frank Sherman Hertzog of Maybell, Colorado and Irmgard (Jeanne) Seeanner Hertzog of Vilshofen, Germany. His parents met in Germany during World War II, married, and relocated to the U.S. where his father pursued a career in the US Army. Frank grew up the oldest of three children and lived in Ft. Riley, KS, Ft. Sill, OK, Huntsville, AL, Pirmasens and Zweibrucken, Germany, College Station, TX, and St. Louis, MO.
It was while his father was assigned to the Military Science Department at Texas A&M that Frank became a dedicated Aggie fan. Following high school graduation in 1968 from Parkway Senior High in St. Louis, Frank entered Texas A&M's distinctive Corps of Cadets, Class of 1972. While at A&M, he was a member of the elite Freshman Drill Team and Ross Volunteers honor guard organization. Frank was awarded the title Distinguished Military Student and Graduate and commissioned into the Regular Army as an artillery officer in July 1972. He then attended Airborne and Ranger School (Fort Benning, GA) and the Field Artillery Officer's Basic Course (Fort Sill, OK).
Lt. Col. Hertzog's military service included ten years active duty and ten years reserve duty. While on active duty, he was stationed with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, TX, with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fulda, Germany, and with the Weapons Department of the US Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill where he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. It was during his tour in Germany that he met his life partner and true love, Deborah Shaw, of Houston, TX who was a Dept. of Defense Dependent Schools (DODDS) teacher at Fulda American School. They enjoyed a fun and adventurous courtship traveling in Europe, skiing and volksmarching throughout Germany, and appearing in musical theatre productions at Downs Barracks Army Base. After returning to the states during the summer of 1978, they married on July 28, 1979 at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church in Kingwood, TX, making their first home in Lawton, OK.
While stationed at Ft. Sill, Frank completed his MBA from the University of Oklahoma in 1982, discharged from active duty, and pursued a successful sixteen year career in the health care industry while also serving in the Army Reserves (FEMA, Region VI, 5th Army). Frank was employed by American Hospital Supply (Nacogdoches, TX), American V. Mueller (Tulsa, OK; Dallas, TX), and Operating Room Division, Baxter International, and Dade Behring (Dallas, TX). In 1998 Frank retired from the reserves, was awarded a second Meritorious Service Medal, and relocated to Boise where he changed careers and became VP/Sales and Marketing of Smoke Guard, Inc. until his illness.
Most importantly, Frank was a devoted and loving husband and father. Frank and Debbie's 35 year marriage blessed them with two sons, Christian and Jeremy. Frank was actively involved in their scout troops, sporting events, canoe trips to the Quetico, academic endeavors, and church activities. He was a gifted singer who passed a love of music on to his children. Hobbies included hiking and biking, school and church choir, barbershop, and community theatre where he and Debbie most recently appeared in "Company" at Boise Little Theatre. Frank helped form the Idaho Association of Community Theatre (IACT) and supported the 90th Division Army Association (Tough 'Ombres) on behalf of his father. Friends and family will most remember Frank's gentle spirit, laughter, and engaging conversations.
Frank was preceded in death by his mother in law, Sharon Shaw, and niece, Kaitlin St. Clair. He will be greatly missed by those he leaves behind---his parents Colonel (Retired) and Mrs. Frank S. Hertzog of Huntsville, AL; his loving wife Debbie; sons, Christian (Karli) of San Antonio, TX and Jeremy of Chongqing, China; brother Mike Hertzog (Mary Anne ) of Signal Mt, TN; sister Linda Hertzog (Randy Jernigan) of Durango, CO; father in law Don Shaw; sisters in law, Nanci and Laurie Shaw (Charlie St. Clair); nephews, Michael and Nathan (Mary Morrow) Hertzog , Will, Nick, and Luke Jernigan, Ryan (Carmon) and Corey St.Clair; nieces, Emily Hertzog (Conrad Shuler), Kellie (Chedo Vugrincic) and Jennie Ooton (Eric Bernstein); great nephew Dominic Vugrincic and great nieces, Adelynn and Skyler St. Clair, Betsy and Lucy Shuler, and Sonora Hertzog.
The family would especially like to thank Dr. Shawn Nowierski and staff at Eagle Family Medicine, Dr. Nicholas Butowski and Dr. Adam Garsa UCSF Medical Center, the loving caregivers from Addus Health Care and Brightstar, and the staff at MSTI and St. Luke's Home Care and Hospice.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 am at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 3430 North Maple Grove Road, Boise. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate Frank's life.
Memorial contributions may be made to the following organizations important to Frank: Texas Aggies Corps of Cadets Association (1134 Fin Feather Rd. Bryan, TX 77803) in the name of Frank Hertzog to support the Corps, the Freshman Drill Team, and the Ross Volunteers honor guard, the ministry of Holden Village (HC 0 Box 2 Chelan, WA 98816-9769),a Christian retreat center in the Cascade Mts, and the American Brain Tumor Association (8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60631) to further understanding and treatment of brain cancer.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Frank's memorial page at www.summersfuneral.com.
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Summers Funeral Home - Boise Chapel
1205 West Bannock Street Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-6493
Frank Allen Hertzog
Frank Allen Hertzog
September 17, 1950 ~ January 9, 2015
Frank Allen Hertzog, 64, beloved son, husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend passed away peacefully at his home in Eagle, Idaho on January 9, 2015 following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Frank was a hero to all who knew him and will be laid to rest with military honors at the Dallas/Ft.Worth National Cemetery. Frank loved God and country, family, and his fellow man. He was an example of goodness, wisdom, and strength and now rejoices in Heaven with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ whom he loved and honored throughout his life.
Frank was born on September 17, 1950 in Denver, Colorado to Frank Sherman Hertzog of Maybell, Colorado and Irmgard (Jeanne) Seeanner Hertzog of Vilshofen, Germany. His parents met in Germany during World War II, married, and relocated to the U.S. where his father pursued a career in the US Army. Frank grew up the oldest of three children and lived in Ft. Riley, KS, Ft. Sill, OK, Huntsville, AL, Pirmasens and Zweibrucken, Germany, College Station, TX, and St. Louis, MO.
It was while his father was assigned to the Military Science Department at Texas A&M that Frank became a dedicated Aggie fan. Following high school graduation in 1968 from Parkway Senior High in St. Louis, Frank entered Texas A&M's distinctive Corps of Cadets, Class of 1972. While at A&M, he was a member of the elite Freshman Drill Team and Ross Volunteers honor guard organization. Frank was awarded the title Distinguished Military Student and Graduate and commissioned into the Regular Army as an artillery officer in July 1972. He then attended Airborne and Ranger School (Fort Benning, GA) and the Field Artillery Officer's Basic Course (Fort Sill, OK).
Lt. Col. Hertzog's military service included ten years active duty and ten years reserve duty. While on active duty, he was stationed with the 1st Cavalry Division at Fort Hood, TX, with the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment in Fulda, Germany, and with the Weapons Department of the US Army Field Artillery School at Fort Sill where he was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal. It was during his tour in Germany that he met his life partner and true love, Deborah Shaw, of Houston, TX who was a Dept. of Defense Dependent Schools (DODDS) teacher at Fulda American School. They enjoyed a fun and adventurous courtship traveling in Europe, skiing and volksmarching throughout Germany, and appearing in musical theatre productions at Downs Barracks Army Base. After returning to the states during the summer of 1978, they married on July 28, 1979 at Holy Comforter Lutheran Church in Kingwood, TX, making their first home in Lawton, OK.
While stationed at Ft. Sill, Frank completed his MBA from the University of Oklahoma in 1982, discharged from active duty, and pursued a successful sixteen year career in the health care industry while also serving in the Army Reserves (FEMA, Region VI, 5th Army). Frank was employed by American Hospital Supply (Nacogdoches, TX), American V. Mueller (Tulsa, OK; Dallas, TX), and Operating Room Division, Baxter International, and Dade Behring (Dallas, TX). In 1998 Frank retired from the reserves, was awarded a second Meritorious Service Medal, and relocated to Boise where he changed careers and became VP/Sales and Marketing of Smoke Guard, Inc. until his illness.
Most importantly, Frank was a devoted and loving husband and father. Frank and Debbie's 35 year marriage blessed them with two sons, Christian and Jeremy. Frank was actively involved in their scout troops, sporting events, canoe trips to the Quetico, academic endeavors, and church activities. He was a gifted singer who passed a love of music on to his children. Hobbies included hiking and biking, school and church choir, barbershop, and community theatre where he and Debbie most recently appeared in "Company" at Boise Little Theatre. Frank helped form the Idaho Association of Community Theatre (IACT) and supported the 90th Division Army Association (Tough 'Ombres) on behalf of his father. Friends and family will most remember Frank's gentle spirit, laughter, and engaging conversations.
Frank was preceded in death by his mother in law, Sharon Shaw, and niece, Kaitlin St. Clair. He will be greatly missed by those he leaves behind---his parents Colonel (Retired) and Mrs. Frank S. Hertzog of Huntsville, AL; his loving wife Debbie; sons, Christian (Karli) of San Antonio, TX and Jeremy of Chongqing, China; brother Mike Hertzog (Mary Anne ) of Signal Mt, TN; sister Linda Hertzog (Randy Jernigan) of Durango, CO; father in law Don Shaw; sisters in law, Nanci and Laurie Shaw (Charlie St. Clair); nephews, Michael and Nathan (Mary Morrow) Hertzog , Will, Nick, and Luke Jernigan, Ryan (Carmon) and Corey St.Clair; nieces, Emily Hertzog (Conrad Shuler), Kellie (Chedo Vugrincic) and Jennie Ooton (Eric Bernstein); great nephew Dominic Vugrincic and great nieces, Adelynn and Skyler St. Clair, Betsy and Lucy Shuler, and Sonora Hertzog.
The family would especially like to thank Dr. Shawn Nowierski and staff at Eagle Family Medicine, Dr. Nicholas Butowski and Dr. Adam Garsa UCSF Medical Center, the loving caregivers from Addus Health Care and Brightstar, and the staff at MSTI and St. Luke's Home Care and Hospice.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11:00 am at King of Glory Lutheran Church, 3430 North Maple Grove Road, Boise. A reception will follow in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate Frank's life.
Memorial contributions may be made to the following organizations important to Frank: Texas Aggies Corps of Cadets Association (1134 Fin Feather Rd. Bryan, TX 77803) in the name of Frank Hertzog to support the Corps, the Freshman Drill Team, and the Ross Volunteers honor guard, the ministry of Holden Village (HC 0 Box 2 Chelan, WA 98816-9769),a Christian retreat center in the Cascade Mts, and the American Brain Tumor Association (8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave. Suite 550 Chicago, IL 60631) to further understanding and treatment of brain cancer.
Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on Frank's memorial page at www.summersfuneral.com.
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