Herbert J. Suerth

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Suerth, Herbert J. 92, of Wayzata passed away on Saturday, October 14 of age-related causes. Suerth was born on October 28, 1924 in Chicago, Il linois, to Herbert, Sr. and Lillian Suerth. Following high school, he enrolled at Marquette University, but enlisted in the U.S. Army after turning 18. Suerth was a member of "Easy Company" of the 506th Parachute Regiment of the 101st Airborne, known as the Band of Brothers. While serving on the front lines of the Battle of the Bulge, Suerth endured life-threatening injuries. For his service, he received many medals, including the Purple Heart. After being discharged in 1946, he returned to Marquette, graduating with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. Herb is survived by his wife Monna of 67 years, their four sons, John Thomas, Vincent Paul (Mary) and Stephen James (Karen), James Gregory; and four daughters, Carolyn Anne Suerth-Hudson, Lorrie Anne Oasheim (Greg), Elizabeth Vaile Suerth (Ray) and Suzanne Marie Klimek (Tom). He is also survived by 15 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Suerth was preceded in death by his parents and his eldest son, John Scott (Itziar). Herb enjoyed sailing Lake Minnetonka and Lake Superior on his boat aptly named "Airborne". Herb served as a board member of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation District (LMCD) for 17 Years. He was instrumental in creating new protocols to control the invasion of foreign species to our lakes. He also received the Lifetime Stewardship Award, Watershed Heroes Minnehaha Creek Watershed District. Suerth attended E Company reunions for 60 years. He served as president of the Men of Easy Company for 10 years. Prior to retirement he was General Manager for Leef Brothers, a Minneapolis industrial laundry company from 1980 to 1990. Funeral service Thursday, Oct. 26 11 AM at St. Therese of Deephaven, 18325 Minnetonka Blvd, Wayzata, MN 55391. Visitation from 9-11 AM prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Fisher House Foundation (fisherhouse.org).

Published on October 22, 2017