Herbert "Herb" P. Currier

Herbert "Speedball" P. Currier, 89, of Freeport, IL passed away Friday June 10, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family and friends. Herb was born October 18, 1932, in Freeport, IL the son of Robert and Violet (Bingner) Currier. On March 19, 1955, he married Anita Koehler in Freeport, at Zion Church. Mrs. Currier passed away September 29, 2020. Herb served in the United States Army. He was employed as a supervisor at Micro Switch for over 30 years. Herb was a member of Bethany United Church of Christ and a former member of Zion Church. He was also a member of the Korean War Veterans and a board member for the Veterans Memorial Park. Herb enjoyed golfing and was very proud of his hole-in-one that he got on #4 at Lake Carroll Golf Course. He also enjoyed baseball and was a pitcher for many years. Herb loved to fish and hunt. He continued to hunt turkey and deer all the way to age 87. Bowling was another hobby of Herb's, and he earned the honor of being a member of the Freeport Bowling Hall of Fame. Surviving is two sons James (Jessica) Currier of Freeport, IL and Daniel (Shane Trail) Currier of Loves Park, IL; three grandchildren Noah Currier, Kayden Currier and Alexis (Kyle) Lewis: one great-granddaughter Addison Lehnherr; one great-grandson Callum Lewis; and nieces and nephew. Herb is preceded in death by his parents, wife, brother and sister-in-law Dick and Dolores Currier, and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Stanley and Jean Koehler. Herb's family would like to extend their gratitude to the many caregivers, nurses and FHN Hospice that allowed Herb to remain at home. They were known to Herb and his family as the "A Team". Funeral services will be held 12:00 P.M. Thursday June 16, 2022, at Bethany United Church of Christ. A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service. Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum. A memorial has been established in Herb's memory. Cemetery Details Oakland Cemetery and Mausoleum 2619 W Pearl City Rd Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map Previous Events Visitation JUN 16. 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM (CT) Bethany United Church of Christ 2341 W Stephenson St Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map Service JUN 16. 12:00 PM (CT) Bethany United Church of Christ 2341 W Stephenson St Freeport, IL 61032 Loading map