Herbert Pemberton

Herbert Lee Pemberton, age 75, La Cygne, Kansas passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018 at his rural La Cygne home. He was born September 9, 1942 to Edith (Cohee) Pemberton (Ross) and Daniel Herbert Pemberton in Independence, Missouri. He was mostly raised by his grandparents Juley and Ed Cohee at La Cygne, Kansas. He attended elementary school at Star Valley School and graduated from La Cygne Rural High School in the Class of 1960. He later attended classes at Manual Trade School to master the skills needed to become a union painter. He and Barbara Haight were united in marriage at Paola, Kansas on July 1, 1961. To this union, three children were born. Herb spent most of his working years as a painter and contractor. He served as a county commissioner for sixteen years. He enjoyed his time as county commissioner and always tried to do what he thought was best for the welfare of the majority of the people he represented as well as Linn County itself. He was an avid trap shooter, hunter, raccoon hunter, fisherman and golfer. He spent much time enjoying these sports in his younger and middle age. Often raccoon hunting on mule back with his mule named "Sugar". He was baptized and became a member of the La Cygne Christian Church, later serving as an elder. He leaves behind his wife, Barbara, of fifty-seven years, three children: Darlene Engert(David), Gary Pemberton and Dwayne Pemberton all of La Cygne, Seven grandchildren: Scott Stone, Stephanie Stone, Sam Engert, Henry Engert, Case Pemberton, Stratton Pemberton and Saige Pemberton, and two great grandchildren: Kinley and Kyler Stone, two half brothers, Larry Ross(Kay), and Kenny Ross, and one half sister Dixie Boone. He was preceded in death by his parents and a half brother, Dickie Ross. He will be sadly missed by family and friends, but, his memories will linger forever in our hearts. Funeral service will be 2 pm Friday, July 20, 2018 at the La Cygne Christian Church. Burial will be in the Star Valley Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 pm Thursday at the Church. The family suggests contributions to the La Cygne Christian Church. Online condolences can be left at www.schneiderfunerals.com.

Visitation Details

Thursday, July 19th, 2018 5:00pm - 7:00pm, La Cygne Christian Church

Service Information

Friday, July 20th, 2018 2:00pm, La Cygne Christian Church

Interment Details

Star Valley Cemetery