Henry David Herron, age 78, of Coon Rapids, IA, passed away on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 at his home in Coon Rapids.
A Celebration of Life Reception will be held on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at the American Legion in Coon Rapids from 2 – 5 P.M.
A public graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Orange Township Cemetery near Coon Rapids. Military honors will be conducted by the United States Navy and the Coon Rapids American Legion.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dahn and Woodhouse Funeral Home in Coon Rapids and online condolences may be left for the family at www.dahnandwoodhouse.com
Henry was born on June 16, 1943 in Carroll, IA, and he was the son of Beryl and Beryle “Margaret” (Whalley) Herron. He grew up in the Whiterock area on his family’s farm and attended Coon Rapids High School. Henry enlisted in the United States Navy at age 17 and served nine years. He served on a mine sweeper, USS Firm, during the Vietnam Conflict. Upon his honorable discharge, Henry lived in Minnesota, Virginia, Florida, and Illinois before moving back to Coon Rapids in 2003 to retire. Henry enjoyed fishing, hunting, spending time with his nieces and nephews, and socializing with his many good friends.
Henry is survived by a daughter Teri Slaughter of Kansas City, MO; a son Brian Herron (Freddie) of Bolivar, MO; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters: Arlene McDaniel of Coon Rapids, Zoeanna Jacobsen of Coon Rapids, and Diana Blair of Boone; two brothers Howard Herron (Gayle) of Coon Rapids and Harley Herron (Brenda) of Coon Rapids; and several nieces and nephews.
Henry was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters: Frances Mendenhall and Neva Laborde.
