B. G. “George”Herlt Jr.

B. G. “George” Herlt Jr., 77, of Greenville, died of complications from acute leukemia March 14, 2008.

George was born August 21, 1930, in Muncy, Pa. He attended Williamsport High School where he played football and basketball. George served as a volunteer in the U.S. Marine Corps from 1949 to 1952. He attended Lycoming College in Williamsport, Pa., and was graduated in 1956 from Penn State University in State College, Pa. with a degree in Electrical Engineering. He was a certified Professional Engineer.

He married Bernadine Wilmarth of Canton, Pa. August 7, 1954. They began their lives together in State College, Pa., where George worked as an engineer for HRB-Singer, Inc. The family later moved to Oslo, Norway and Wiesbaden, Germany, where George served as a technical advisor to the U.S. Embassy. Relocating to Texas in 1968, he began a long career with E-Systems, and retired in 1992 as Director of Systems Engineering.

After retirement, he enjoyed spending time with his family, traveling with friends, and harvesting peaches and pecans on his farm.

George was generous with his time and was active in the Boy Scouts of America, Red Cross Aquatic Schools, Greenville Entertainment Series, Dallas Symphony Orchestra Series in Greenville, and Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum.

George is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years, Bernie; son and daughter-in-law Stephen and Jean Herlt of Zionsville, Indiana; daughter and son-in-law Carole and James Kuykendall of Greenville; daughter and son-in-law Kimberly and David Dzumba of Argyle; grandchildren, Kelli Kuykendall Tharp and husband Jason, Jennifer Sterling Dzumba, David John Dzumba, Thomas Wilmarth Herlt, Deborah Kuykendall Sather and son Ross; sister, Gertrude Virginia Herlt Barto of Bloomsburg, Pa.; sister-in-law, Beverly Colton of Canton, Pa.; six nieces and nephews; and, many long-time friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, B.G. Herlt Sr. and Nora Hall Herlt; his brother, Harry Richard Herlt; and, grandson David Alan Kuykendall.

A viewing will be held Monday at Coker-Mathews Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A celebration of George’s life will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Wesley United Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be Richard Baum, Richard Fisher, Ollie Kirby, Tom Loposer, Dick Maddux, John Reynolds, Tom Tillotson, and Douglas Weaver. Private graveside services will be at Forest Park.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to The Audie Murphy/American Cotton Museum, P.O. Box 347, Greenville, Texas 75403.