Reverend Herbert W. Schiller, 93 of Eagle Grove, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020 at the Clarion Wellness and Rehab Center.
He was born April 30, 1926 in Gaylord, Kansas the son of Rev. J.C. and Adele (Kirchhoff) Schiller. He graduated from Wartburg College in Waverly then went to Wartburg seminary in Dubuque graduating in 1954. His first congregation was in Bryron, Nebraska, then to Palmer, Iowa. He later served at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Eagle Grove. Later in Manchester, then St John’s Lutheran Church in Cushing. Nearing retirement, he was pastor at Trinity Lutheran in Hardy, Ullensvang Lutheran Church in Thor, Lake Lutheran Church in Goldfield and St. Paul Lutheran Church in Renwick.
Herb is survived by his wife 70 years, Elaine, his son, Stephen (Connie) Schiller of Charles City, his grandchildren, Cathy Salinas, Stacey Below, Jon Schiller, Jennifer Contreras and Jason Thompson, also six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, son Jeffrey and daughters Christine and Julie K. and his great-grandson Spencer Thompson
Funeral Services will be held Fiday, March 20th at the Eagle Grove Evangelical Lutheran Church. It is strongly suggested that immediate family only attend the service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery with military rites by the American Legion and VFW Posts in Eagle Grove.
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