Clarene Hertzler Obituary (1932 - 2013)

Clarene Virginia Hertzler, 81 Clarene Virginia Shenk Hertzler, 81, a resident of Harrisonburg, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at her home. Mrs. Hertzler was born on July 5, 1932 in Cottage City, Maryland and was the daughter of the late Raymond J. and Clara Wenger Shenk, Sr. She was a graduate of Eastern Mennonite High School and Eastern Mennonite College. Mrs. Hertzler worked for Eastern Mennonite College in the Alumni Office, Bosserman's Tax Service, and was a reception in Woodland a part of the Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community. She had a passion for music, and played many instruments. On January 29, 1972, she married Milford Hertzler who preceded her in death on March 19, 1991. Surviving are her siblings, Doris J. Shenk of Harrisonburg; Raymond J. Shenk, Jr. and wife Elizabeth Ann of Dayton; Robert D. Shenk and wife Miriam of Harrisonburg; Dorothy Ann Keener and husband Elwood of Weyers Cave. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Hertzler was preceded in death by a brother, Harold L. Shenk. Clayton Shenk and David L. Burkholder will conduct a memorial service on Friday, 11:00 a.m. at the Bank Mennonite Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday morning from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the McMullen Funeral Home prior to the private burial at Lindale Mennonite Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.mcmullenfh.com.