Wilmer Lee Herschberger

Wilmer Lee Herschberger, age 29, of Ligonier, IN passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 2, 2012 in Topeka, IN as the result of an accident. He was born on June 23, 1983 to Samuel and LaAnna (Schrock) Herschberger in Goshen, IN. On September 22, 2005 he married Mary Yoder.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Herschberger of Ligonier, three children, Michael Jay, Sara Jean, & Lisa Fay; his parents, Bishop Samuel and LeAnna Herschberger of Topeka, IN; two brothers, Gary (Sara) Herschberger and Delmar (Ruby) Herschberger both of Topeka, IN; three sisters, Rebecca (Glen) Harshberger & Laura (Leon) Borkholder both of Nappanee, IN, and Wanda Herschberger of Topeka, IN; one grandmother, Lizzie Herschberger of Topeka, IN; 8 nephews and 5 nieces. He was preceded in death by 2 grandfathers; 1 grandmother; and a niece.

Wilmer was a member of the Old Order Amish Church and was employed by Champion Homes of Topeka, IN.

A funeral service will be held at the Elvie Miller residence 7380 S 400 W; Ligonier, IN 46767 on Sunday, August 5, 2012 beginning at 9:30 AM. Bishop Dan Yoder and the home ministers will officiate. Burial will follow at Hawpatch Cemetery in Topeka, IN with pallbearers Ervin Miller, Nathan Miller, Vernon Nisley, Willard Schrock, Glen Bontrager, and Richard Fry.

Viewing will be after 2PM on Friday August 3, 2012 & all day Saturday, August 4, 2012 at the Wilmer Lee Herschberger residence 7225 S 400 W; Ligonier, IN 46767.