The Herman Cemetery records have his date of death February 3, 1927

Herzog, Herbert H. 2/5/1927 #1 Printed in the February 9, 1927 Pilot, Blair, Nebraska

The sad news was received here last Thursday evening of the death of Herbert H. Herzog in Lincoln, where he had recently gone to be near his sisters, who are attending the State University. Wade Patrick came down from Craig and accompanied Frank Jenkins to Lincoln and drove the girls back here that evening in Herbert’s car. Chris Bendorf went down and brought the body here also. The funeral was held at the Baptist church in Herman at 2 o’clock Sunday afternoon, Rev. Thos. J. Reese officiating. Burial was by the side of his father, whose death occurred eight years ago, and of his mother, who passed away two years ago. Herbert was born in Herman January 13th, 1899, so was just past 28 years of age. He is survived by three sisters, Merle, who is a senior in the State University, Frances and Gretchen. Mrs. Frank Jenkins, of this city, is a sister of their mother, daughters of the late Rev. John Patrick. Herbert had never married. Following the death of his father, he conducted the lumber yard in Herman very successfully, selling out last fall to Chris Korshoj, who was with the Christensen Lumber Co. here for a number of years. The bereaved family have the sincere sympathy of many friends.

#2 Printed in the February 9, 1927 Pilot, Blair, Nebraska

Herman and its vicinity were shocked last Thursday evening when they learned of the sudden death of one of Herman’s young men, that of Herbert H. Herzog, which occurred that evening in his room in which he had made his home since going to Lincoln. Herbert H. Herzog was born January 13, 1899 at Herman, Nebr. And died February 5, 1927 at Lincoln, Nebr., aged 28 years, 1 month and 23 days. Herbert practically spent his entire life in Herman, attended our school and graduated from it in the year 1917. After his graduation there he attended school in Fremont for some time. A little later, his father, H.H. Herzog, passed away on November 4, 1919. Herbert then assumed the responsibility of carrying on the lumber business here, of which his father had had charge. He continued this work until last fall when he sold the business. Since that time he had made his home at Lincoln with his three sisters where they attend school. Beside his father, his mother who passed away August 17, 1925, one sister and one brother have preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss three sisters, Merl, Frances and Gretchen, of Lincoln, beside other relatives. Herbert was a member of Landmark lodge, No. 222 A.F. & A.M. of Herman and also a member of Herman chapter O.E.S., No. 216. He was a young man of good habits and of sterling character and was one who had many friends here. The funeral services were held at the Herman Baptist church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. T.J. Reese officiating. Music was furnished by Mrs. C.E. Johnson, Mrs. L.V. Ackerman, C.H. Gray and Fred Robertson with Mrs. L.C. Hanson at the piano. The pallbearers were schoolmates and also brother Masons of the deceased. They were Gerald Yowell, T.R. Swanson, Carl Nelson of Craig, Stanley Lowe, Neil Burdic and Carl Hart. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all Herman in their bereavement.

# 3-Published in the Enterprise February 10, 1927

This community was shocked last Thursday evening when word came from Lincoln that Herbert H. Herzog was dead. He was born January 13, 1899 at Herman Nebr., and died February 5, 1927 at Lincoln aged 28 years, 1 month and 23 days. He practically spent his entire life in Herman, attended our school and graduated from it in the year 1917. After his graduation here he attended school in Fremont for some time. A little later his father, H. H. Herzog passed away, Nov. 4, 1919. He then assumed the responsibility of carrying on the lumber business at this place of which his father had charge. He continued this work until last fall when he sold the business. Since that time he has made his home in Lincoln with his three sisters where they attend school. Besides his father, his mother passed away Aug. 17, 1925, one sister and brother have preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his loss three sisters Merle, Frances and Gretchen of Lincoln besides other relatives. He was a member of Landmark Lodge No. 222 A. F. and A. M. and also a member of Herman Chapter O.E. S. No. 216. He was a young man of good habits and sterling character and had many friends here. Funeral services were held at the Herman Baptist Church Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Rev. R. J. Reese officiating. Music was furnished by a quartet composed of Mrs. C. E. Johnson, Mrs. L. V. Ackerman, C. R. Gray and Fred Robertson, with Mrs. L. C. Hansen at the piano. The pallbearers were former schoolmates and also brother Masons of the deceased. They were Gerald Yowell, T. R. Swanson, Carl Nelson of Craig, Stanley Lowe, N. R. Burdic and Carl Hart. A large concourse of friends attended the services to show their last respects for one whom they had always know and respected. The Masons attended in a body. The bereaved ones have the sympathy of all in their deep sorrow. The following from out of town were here to attend the funeral: Dr. and Mrs. D. W. Bell of Blair, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Nelson of Craig, Miss Thelma Godsey of Omaha, Mr. and Mrs. Wade Patrick of Craig, Rober Will of Norfolk and Miss Mabel Marsh of Blair.

#-4 Published in the Enterprise February 10, 1927

Former Herman Man Commits Suicide

Herbert H. Herzog, formerly engaged in the lumber business in Herman ended his own life with a revolver in his room at 1516 Q Street, Lincoln, Nebr., at 5:50 P.M. last Thursday. No reason for his act is known. His finances were in good shape and he had no known trouble of any sort.

Two letters were found in an inside pocket of his coat and addressed to his sisters but the contents were not given out to the public.

His farther, Bert Herzog, who for years was in the lumber business in Herman, passed away about seven years ago and Herbert then but twenty years of age, took an active charge of the business which he continued to operate until last October when he sold the plant. The mother died some two years ago.

Deceased leaves three sisters, Merle, Frances and Gretchen, all university students. His aunts, Mrs. Frank Jenkins and Mrs. Anna Goodrich and uncle, Tom Patrick reside in Blair.

The funeral services were held on Sunday from the Baptist Church in Herman and interment was made in the Herman Cemetery.

#4 Feb.10, 1927 - The Tribune

HERMAN LUMBERMAN ENDS LIFE IN LINCOLN

Herbert Herzog, Former Lumber Dealer in Herman, Kills Self at Rooming House in Lincoln

SHOOTS SELF IN MOUTH

No Reason is Assigned Except That of Despondency

Herbert H. Herzog, twenty seven, ended his own life with a revolver in his room at 1516 Q street, Lincoln at 5:50 p.m. Thursday. No reason for his act could be learned. Mr. Herzog went to Lincoln about two and a half months ago and had not been employed since his arrival in the city. He was formerly in the lumber business at Herman, but sold his interests there in October.

Two letters were found in an inside coat pocket addressed “To My Sisters”, and marked “strictly personal”. The sisters, after reading the letters, said that Herzog did not tell why he committed the act other than “he thought it for the best”.

The body was found in a rocking chair in a room on the second floor. Herzog had placed a .38 caliber revolver in his mouth, grasping it with his left hand, and pulled the trigger with his thumb.

Mr. Staats, his roommate, had gone to the adjoining room of E. Campbell and was there when they heard the shot fired. They went to the room and Mr. Staats called the police and an ambulance.

Roomers at the house said Mr. Herzog had appeared somewhat despondent Wednesday night, but they did not know why. They said that he had been in the habit of attending many shows during his stay in Lincoln, and was a frequent visitor in the municipal and district courts. The roomers said that he never became intimate with any of them, and at times was hardly sociable. His three sisters, living in Lincoln, were unable to account for his act. Financial troubles are not believed to have caused the act as papers showing that he had between six and seven hundred dollars in a bank were found by Deputy Hughart.

Herzog is survived by three sisters, all university students, Merle, Frances and Gretchen, all rooming at 1536 Q, two houses east of that occupied by their brother. Merle Herzog walked past the house while they were taking the body of her brother away, but did not know then what had happened or who was concerned. The three sisters were downtown until shortly after 7 p.m. when they were told of the death of their brother. Their father died about seven years ago and Mr. Herzog took over the control of the lumberyard at Herman until last October when he sold the plant. The mother died about two years ago.

The remains were taken from Lincoln to Herman and laid to rest in the Herman cemetery.

Obituaries courtesy of the Washington County Genealogical Society. Newspaper clippings on file in the Blair Public Library at Blair, Nebraska.