KERBS LARRY K

1LT Larry K Kerbs was a potential VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 05/25/2011 at the age of 74.2 from Cancer
Newport Beach, CA
Date of Birth 03/22/1937
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 93 TC CO in 61-62
This information was provided by Ann Kerbs (wife)

More detail on this person: Larry did not known his unit's destination was Vietnam until they reached the Philippines. His unit departed Fort Devins, MA on 6 December 1961 and they traveled to Vietnam via ship.

From: Ann Kerbs

LARRY KENT KERBS passed away May 25,2011 at his home. He was bom in Hoisington, KS, March 22, 1937 to Emanuel and Mattie Kerlcs. He attended schools in Hoisington, Kansas City, MO, and graduated with a BS in lndustrial Engineering from the University of Kansas. He served proudly as a 1st Lt. Army helicopter pilot in Vietnam. Larry completed advanced studies in Engineering and Business at UCLA and Pepperdine University. During the course of his career, he worked for NASA, Mattel, Hasbro, Brunswick Corp, and The Franklin Mint, with manyyears spent in Asia, and later, as a successful owner of McMurray Uniform Rental. A craftsman at heart, Larry was known br his assiduous work on his many projects and hobbies. He is beloved by his family for his support, wisdom, and generosity in all things. He is suMved by his wife, Ann, with whom he shared 50 years of marriage. He is also survived by his son, Kent Kerbs; his daughter, Karin Stone; a daughter-in-law, Carol Sudbeck, three granddaughters, Destiny Stone, Hiley Kerbs, and Reyan Kerbs, and a brother, Wayne Kerlcs (Pat). A Memorial seMce will be held at Pacilic View Memorial Park, Newport Beach, June 10 at 2:00 pm. ln lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Waldorf School of Orange County.

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