Herbert "Herbie" Harry Sweet Sr.

January 29, 1932 - August 23, 2020

Herbert (Herbie) Harry Sweet, 88, of Kingsley Michigan passed away surrounded by those he loved August 23,2020. Herbie was a retired SSGT in the United States Airforce and a Vietnam Veteran. He married the love of his life, Barbra Struble September 9, 1951. He retired from the Air Force after 20 years of service, to become one of the finest finishing carpenters in Leelanau County for over 30 years. He was a kind and loving father to their children Herbie Jr., Joel, Ron, Maria, and Bill. Herbie was the rarest combination of enviable traits; a lover of life, and possessed a great understanding of what was most important to him. He understood that living a life surrounded by those you love is both the simplest, yet the greatest joy a man could ask for. Herbie was preceded in death by his mother Muriel; Wife Barbra and son Herbie Jr. He is survived by his children Joel (Lori), Ron (Cathy), Maria (Steve), and Bill (Toni); grandchildren, Shaunie, Jennifer, Hailey, Beth, Amy, Joey, Megan, Hannah, Aly, Zach, Pamela, Ronnie, Emily, Casey, Sara, Lacy, Mikie, Kenny, Andrea, Zachary, Conner, Jeff, Tyler and Brooklynn; as well as 28 great-grandchildren. A private family service has been held. Plans are in the making for a memorial service at a later date. Herbie will be laid to rest in Empire’s Maple Grove Cemetery. You may visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to view Herbie’s tribute page.