Daniel Hergert Jr.

December 14, 1961 - January 15, 2024

Daniel Hergert Jr. 62 of White Haven passed away Monday January 15 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Hazleton.

Born in Denville NJ he is the son of Daniel and his wife the former Joyce (Harris) Hergert Sr. and his mother the late Jane (Hughes) Hergert.

He was an 1980 graduate of Weatherly high school where he was their quarter back and catcher, he enlisted in the Marine’s immediately after high school and he was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal. He later attended Oklahoma University, studying architecture.

Danny loved his cat “Mandu”, enjoyed watching the Pittsburg Steelers, taking his Mustang’s to car shows, woodworking, cooking especially “Ribs”, and his candle shop Pond Creek Candles.

He never let an automobile accident while in the Marines stop him from anything. He was a member of the High Rollers, drove with the help of hand controls, played tennis, competing in a triathlon wheelchair games, and skiing with the help of a sled.

Surviving in addition to his father are Brothers; Jeff Harris and his wife Jackie, Bruce Harris and his wife Linda, and Sean Harris and his wife Heather. Nephews; Ian, Jude, and Nathaniel and niece; Julie Harris also survive.

Military services will be accorded 11am Saturday at the McNulty Funeral Home 494 East Butler Dr. Freeland.

Friends may call at the funeral home on Friday from 5 to 7pm and on Saturday from 10 to 11am.

Private burial service will be in Ft. Indiantown Gap Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Marine Corps League #1039 C/O 130 Towanda St. White Haven PA 18661