Herdt, James 'Bob' Robert, September 20, 1929- November 21, 2013 Torrington Telegram Torrington, Wyoming 26 Nov 2013 Funeral services for James Robert "Bob" Herdt, 84, will be held at 2pm at the First Congregational Church in Torrington on Monday, November 25, 2013 with Pastor Curtis Hill officiating. Burial with Military Honors will follow in the Valley View Cemetery. Visitation hours will be held at the Colyer Funeral Home on Sunday, November 24 from 3pm to 7pm and the casket will be open at the church service. Bob died on November 21, 2013 at the Torrington Goshen Care Center. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions to either the First Congregational Church or to the American Legion Travis Snow Post #5 in Torrington. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com Bob was born in Torrington on September 20, 1929. He graduated from Torrington High School in 1947. He married Shirley Ramsey on October 14, 1950 and joined the Marines in 1951. They lived in San Diego, CA during his years in the Marines. Bob also served in the Korean War. After being honorably discharged they moved back to Torrington where they raised three children, Gary, Gail, and Gwen. Bob owned pop and beer distribution companies, several gas stations at various locations around town, and also worked for the US Post Office. He was active in the American Legion where he was a commander and remained involved for several years. Bob and Shirley spent their retirement years in Arizona. Bob returned to Torrington in March of this year. Bob is survived by his son Gary (Dee) Herdt of Torrington; two daughters, Gail (Darrell) Miller of Tomball, TX, and Gwen Herdt of Torrington; two grandchildren, Nicole (John) Kerr of Seven Lakes, NC, and Nathan Miller of Houston, TX; and three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Latta of Cheyenne, Irene Fleenor of Cheyenne, and Elnora Griffin of Scottsdale, AZ. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley; his parents, Alex and Savina Herdt; six brothers, Albert, Alex (Blackie), Leo, Raymond, Ted, and Wilbert; and two sisters, Alma Eisenbarth and Helen Ide.