A family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Fritz Herber, long-time resident of the Shattuck Area, passed from this life on October 4, 2023 in Woodward, Oklahoma. Fritz's long life started January 2, 1922 Southwest of Shattuck where he was born and raised on the family farm, to his parents George and Katherine (Ruf) Herber. He learned carpentry skills from his father along with farming. He graduated from Shattuck High School in 1938 at the age of 16. On April 4, 1942, Fritz was united in marriage to Lorene Wunsch. He was drafted into the US Army in 1942, where he served in the signal corps as a translator for the European Theatre and the Pacific Theatre during World War II, receiving various medals for his service. He was honorably discharged in December, 1945. After returning from the war, Fritz swore he'd seen all of the world he cared to see and was grateful to see Northwest Oklahoma and his wife again, let alone taste good German home cooking! He quickly started his own farm and ranch operation west of Shattuck, where he and his wife, Lorene, raised their four children.

Fritz is preceded in death by his parents, George and Katherine Herber; and wife, Lorene Herber; brothers Dave Herber, Bill Herber, Harry Herber, Dr. Raymond Herber, Alex Herber; and granddaughter, Leslie Schoenhals.

Fritz is survived by his children, daughter Marilyn Schoenhals and husband Earl of Shattuck; daughter Elaine Neathery and husband Jim of California; son Darrell Herber and wife Ann of Shattuck; daughter Donna Herber Beatley and husband Robert of Woodward; brother Dr. Leo Herber and wife Claudine of Scottsdale, Arizona; grandson Dr. Kevin Schoenhals and wife Monica; grandson Chris Blackburn and wife Tammy; grandson Erik Blackburn and wife Griselda; granddaughter Jeni Hinkle and husband Jeff; granddaughter Suzanne Allen and husband Dustin; granddaughter Crystal Herber and partner Annie Drake; granddaughter Tricia Brown and husband Tim; step-grandson Charles Beatley and wife Kerry; 14 great-grandkids; many nieces, nephews, and a host of loved ones.

Memorials may be made to the:

Shattuck Windmill Museum & Park

c/o Shaw Funeral Home

PO Box 276

Vici, OK  73859