Robert M. Hert
June 2, 1950 ~ July 18, 2021
Robert M. Hert, 71, of Columbus, passed away at 5:48 p.m. Sunday, July 18, 2021 at IU Health Methodist Hospital. Robert was born on June 2, 1950 to Robert Hert and Mildred Atkinson Hert. He married Debra Whitaker on April 10, 1971.
Mike was a retired Insurance Broker. He enjoyed fishing, gardening and being outdoors. Mike loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and his dog, Oliver.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home with Zech Riggs officiating. Calling will be from 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Burial will be held at Garland Brook Cemetery.
Survivors include his wife, Debra Hert; a son, David (Cristine Holt) Hert of Ogilville, IN; a daughter, Kimberly (Jack) Stewart of San Diego, CA; grandchildren, Lain Compton, Logan Hert, Skylar Stewart, Sylvia Stewart, Zane Stewart, Cinthia Taulbee and Christian Taulbee.
Mike was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughter, Taylor Compton and a sister, Becky Low.
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Debbie, you have my deepest sympathy and condolences, may God give you and your family peace and comfort in the days ahead.. 🙏⚘❤️
My condolences Debbie to you and your family. Mike was so in love with you not many people get to share that kind of love. Remember all the great memories the two of you made. Now he is with Taylor and they are watching over you.
My parents, Bill and Dorothy Bone were great friends of Bob and Micki Hert, therefore Mike and I became friends as well. I do remember that Mike was the only person my Dad would allow me to ride on a motorcycle with!
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My best memories of Mike were the Christmases!!! He and sister Becky would grab Chuck and I the minute we walked in the door late afternoon Christmas Eve and we would start working on that year’s version of the Christmas play. We did it soooo many years and it was loved by our whole family. Wonderful memories.
We love you Debbie and are so sorry for your incredible loss. We are praying for you to find peace. ❤️
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My prayers and condolences for you Debbie and your lovely family. I pray your good memories of Mike will be a comfort to you all.
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I only met Mike once but he was such a kind man. His daughter Kim is a good friend of mine and she is a wonderful person who I cherish. It’s easy to see that Mike was a really good man as Kim is his daughter❤️
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Words cannot describe the hurt this lose created. So many memories! Neighbors for years. Parties, fish fry’s, fishing trips, the list goes one. What wonderful memories we have of our time with Mike and Debbie. Mike, you will be missed. May you catch the pike of a lifetime in that Great Lake in the heavens.
To memories,
Jim and Pam Von Ehr
Debbie and Kimberly,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Hold on to your memories. With sympathy,
Mandie King Newland
Debbie and Family, Wickey and I are so very sorry for your loss. Mike was such a great guy and will be missed by so many. Please accept our sincere condolences! Carol and Wickey Creech
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So sorry to hear of Mike’s passing. Many prayers to you, Debbie , and your family.
From Susan Busick
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