Herbert Charles Shoemaker, Sr. age 88 of City Point, WI left us peacefully while surrounded by family at his City Point home on Friday August 16, 2024 (approximately 1,200 feet due West of the home where he was born on January 5, 1936).

Herbert joined the Army in 1954 served for three years and was stationed in Germany. After his time of service, Herbert married the love of his life Jean Marie Hanutke on September 27, 1960. They lived and raised children in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Menomonee Falls WI, and Lannon WI. Returning to City Point for their retirement in 2005.

Herbert had a natural calling to be useful and active. He served as Scout Master for Lannon Boy Scout Troop 62, Lieutenant and EMT for the Lannon Fire Department, Village Trustee for the Village of Lannon, Volunteer Fire Fighter for City Point WI, Town Chairman of City Point, loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great-Grandfather, Brother, Uncle and friend to many.

Herbert spent most of his career as a proud truck driver, logging thousands of miles and hours driving without an accident. Herbert always had a joke, a kind word, or a song to sing. He always looked for the positive in situations and thought of others before himself. Even when dealing with all his cancer, it was never about him. Herbert and Jean loved their retirement time together in City Point. Herbert always said, "Once you get that City Point sand in your blood, you always come back."

Herbert is survived by his loving wife of 63 years Jean Shoemaker; Children: Laurie Siewert of Menomonee Falls, Herbert Jr. (Christina) Shoemaker of Milwaukee, Kristine (Keith) Elliott of Lannon; Grandchildren: Jennifer Siewert, Hannah Shoemaker, Lukas Elliott (Eagle Scout), Atticus Elliott (Eagle Scout); Great Grandchildren: Emma, Addie, Jaxon; Siblings: Clara (Nick) Gonnering, Shirely (John) Tollaksen, Beverly (Terry) Kimball and Rick Reshel; numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Herbert is preceded in death by his parents: Lyman and Clara Shoemaker; stepfather: Roman Reshel; Brothers: Lyman, Roger, David, and Billy Shoemaker; Sisters: Betty Reshel, Dorothy Herman, Susan Shoemaker, Caroline Russo, and Jenny Score; Sisters-in-law: Doris Shoemaker, Lorraine Shoemaker, Jane (Terry) Smith; Brothers-in-law: Joe Russo, Robert Ostrowski, Clarence Herrman, Ben Reshel, Bertram Score.

Herbert and Jean would like to thank Jean's brothers Frank (Pat) and Tom (Dale) Hanutke, Herbert's sisters Clara (Nick) Gonnering and Beverly (Terry) Kimball, along with their nephew Jeff Hanutke and his sons, Ethan and Tyler, for being there anytime Herbert and Jean needed them. In addition, they'd like to express their gratitude to all the family and friends that regularly checked in on them with kind words of support. Your kindness and generosity will always be treasured.

We'd like to thank the loving nurses and staff of St. Croix Hospice and Edgewater Haven. Their care and respect for Herbert and Jean was beyond exceptional.

A Celebration of Life Luncheon will be held at the City Point Community Center, details to be announced later.

In honor of Herbert's service to his community, the family kindly requests that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the City Point Volunteer Fire Department.