Herbert E. Sitler

Herbert E. Sitler

Dec. 18, 1943 – Nov. 8, 2017

Herbert Eugene Sitler was born Dec. 18, 1943, in Denver, Colorado, to Robert and Lola (Speidell) Sitler and passed away Nov. 8, 2017, at his home in Garland at the age of 73 years, 10 months and 21 days.

Herb grew up in Lincoln and attended Lincoln High School. He enlisted into the United States Army on Jan. 31, 1966, in Omaha. Herb served in Germany before being honorably discharged on Jan. 30, 1969. After his military service Herb worked at Lincoln Steel and Capital Steel for many years. On April 15, 1966, Herb was united in marriage to Patricia Lee Fryc at the Raymond United Methodist Church. The couple had made their home in Garland ever since.

Herb had many hobbies. He enjoyed building race cars, watching NASCAR on TV, fishing, tinkering in the garage making things and spending as much time as he could with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Herb was a firm believer in having fun. His favorite quote was “Drive safe and behave.”

Herb was preceded in death by his mother, Lola Packett; father, Robert Sitler; step-dad, Claude Packett; grandparents, Ernest and Gertrude Speidell; uncle, Ernie Speidell; parents-in-law, Fred and Marie Fryc; and brother-in-law, David Fryc.

Herb is survived by his wife, Patricia (Fryc) Sitler; son, Ron and wife Stacey Fryc; daughter, Kim and husband Tim Fiala; seven grandchildren, David Fryc, Micheala and Clint Yocum, Matthew Fiala, Karissa Fiala, Brandi Fiala, Cody Fryc and Casey Fryc; six great-grandchildren, Kinly Yocum, Kylin Fiala, Makenna Fiala, Bentley Fiala, Cayston Yocum and Nevaeh Fiala; special friends, Doug Alms and Jayln Hagen; brothers, Neil and Kelley Packett and Larry and Barb Packett; sister, Bonnie Packett and Ben Hitch; sisters-in-law, Karen Fryc Studebaker and Carol (Fryc) Gene Mayfield; many nieces and nephews; and granddog, Milo.

A memorial service was held Nov. 11, 2017, at Raymond United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Rod Lyon officiating. A graveside service and inurnment with full military honors by the Army National Guard and Garland American Legion Post 369 were in Germantown Cemetery near Garland. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sitler family for future designation. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.zabkafuneralhome.com.