Herbert Post

May 11, 2013

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Herbert Post, 76, passed away at Taylor House Hospice Saturday, May 11, 2013.

Herbert was born January 3, 1937 in Des Moines to Russell and Dorothy (Miller) Post. He served in the U.S. Army and retired from King Delivery Service in 2008 after 41 years of service. Herbert enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his beloved grandchildren. He also enjoyed auto racing and was an avid NASCAR and Iowa Hawkeye fan.

Herbert is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Shirley; sons, Jim (Sharon) Post and Randy (Kim) Post; brother, Larry Post; grandchildren, Stacey, Andrew, Jessica and Kayla Post, Jaime Hook and Kelly (Justin) Shelburg; great-grandchildren, Mallory and Jakoby; nieces, nephews and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Beverly Johnson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. followed by burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa Commission for the Blind or to the family.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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