Foley, Minnesota
Herman Frederick Gabbert, age 89, of Foley, went to be with the Lord Dec. 13, 2023. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 19, at the Foley Funeral Home.
The Rev. Dennis Campbell will officiate. Visitation will be 9:30-11 a.m. at the funeral home Tuesday. Burial will take place at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Foley. Service with Dignity provided by the Foley Funeral Home.
Herman was born in New England, North Dakota, to Leonard and Caryl (Sleight) Gabbert. He grew up on family farms in New England, North Dakota, and Dillworth prior to moving to Owatonna in 1947. He is a 1952 graduate of Owatonna High School where he met his beloved wife, Marlene Ebeling. They were married June 25, 1954. The couple raised their children on farms in Cooleemee, North Carolina, and Mountville, South Carolina. They moved to Wells in 1970 and eventually to Foley in 1977 Herman, an exceptional dairy herdsman, was a breeder of quality Holstein cattle, having several cows nominated for All-American status. He was an accomplished showman, winning many awards. In addition, he served as a dairy judge on both the county and state level. An enthusiastic participant and spectator of athletics; he followed local high schools, St. Cloud State University basketball and the Minnesota Twins. Marlene and he were ardent supporters of their children’s and grandchildren’s teams. Faith, family and country were important to Herman. He was a man of deep faith; he was a member and deacon of GCBC. He will be remembered for his strong convictions, sense of humor/storytelling, fastidious attention to detail and abiding love for his wife.
Herman is survived by his children Martha Halley, Nancy Cook and Jamie Gabbert of Portland, Oregon, area and Dean Gabbert of Foley; a sister Caryl Len Gabbert of Columbia, South Carolina; 13 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marlene (Ebeling), an infant daughter, brother Roger Gabbert and sister Roberta Tryggestad.
The family wishes to thank the Foley Nursing Home staff and Moments Hospice for their loving care.
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