Herbert E. “Herb” Detrich, 78, of Altoona, peacefully handed away at his dwelling, surrounded by his household on Friday, embraced by his religion and love for his Lord and Savior. He was born in Altoona, son of the late Herb and Agnus (Boyles) Detrich.
On Oct. 21, 1967, he married Deborah L. “Debbie” Baker.
Along with his loving spouse of 58 years, he’s survived by two sons, Mark (Tracy) in North Carolina and Mathew of Altoona; two granddaughters, Ariel and Victoria (Daniel) Thorndike; and a great-granddaughter, Sloane Thorndike, all in North Carolina; a sister, Polly Holup (Ronald) of Pittsburgh; and lots of cousins, nieces and nephews. He’s additionally survived by sisters-in-law, Bonnie Kaup and Diania Younger; and a brother-in-law, Jason Baker.
Herb was a 1965 graduate of Altoona Excessive Faculty and a 1967 graduate of Penn State College, majoring in electronics.
He started his profession at HRB Singer in State Faculty and after working for JCP as an electronics technician, he opened Keystone Service Middle, after which he labored at PSU till retirement.
He was a member of Grace Alive Church.
Herb loved electronics, listening to Diesel Creek and Ship Occurs, vintage vehicles and Bible research. He completely loved sharing his wealth of information.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Herb retired from america Navy Reserve.
Household and pals will likely be obtained from 2 to 4 and 6 to eight p.m. Tuesday, Could 5, 2026, at Mauk & Yates Funeral Dwelling Inc., 719 N. Fourth Ave., Altoona.
Household and pals may also be obtained from 10 to 11 a.m. on the funeral dwelling, the place a funeral service will instantly observe at 11 a.m. Interment will likely be made at Grandview Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations could also be made to Grace Alive Church of Altoona, 1540 E. Nice Valley Blvd., Altoona, PA 16602.
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