Curtis Herkert

Curtis Herkert , of Cincinnati, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at the age of 79.  He was born Friday, December 4, 1942 in Cincinnati, Ohio to Philip George and Anna Margaret (nee Smedley) Herkert.

As a young man, Curtis found his love of physical fitness.  His 4-5 day a week workout scheduled continued throughout his life until just a couple of years ago.  He excelled in the sport of boxing, participating in the Golden Gloves in the early 60's as well as the Police Olympics.  To many of his peers, Curtis deservingly earned the nickname, "Herk the Hulk".

On a cold and snowy New Year's Eve in 1966, Curtis met the love of his life, Rebecca Catherine Lehmkuhl, at a party of mutual friends.  The road conditions provided the perfect opportunity for this new couple to have a night-long conversation.  A month and half later, the couple decided to marry, making their vows to each other on June 3, 1967.  It wasn't long before the family began to grow and they began to welcome their three children.

Curtis accrued more than 41 years in law enforcement through the City of Cincinnati Police Department and Hamilton County Baliff's Office.  To his family, he was the gentleman that took care of his family, putting other's needs before his own.    Curtis will be forever remembered by those that knew and loved him.

Curtis was preceded in death by: parents, Philip and Anna Herkert; and a brother, Eugene Herkert.

Curtis is survived by: wife, Rebecca "Becky" Herkert; children, Cathi (Keith) Menter, Christina (Jerry) Schul, and Curtis (Dawna Fox) Herkert; grandchildren, Kinsey (Eric) Phifer, Connor Menter, Keagan Menter, Catelyn Schul, Hunter Schul, Odessa Herkert, and Winter Uecker; great-grandchildren, Keeleigh Phifer, Elliott Phifer, Aletha Baker, and Lisa Baker; sister, Phyllis (Jerry) Becker; and many loving family members and friends.

Visitation will be Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 10:00 AM until time of Prayer Service at 11:00 AM at Mueller Funeral Home, 6791 Tylersville Road, Mason, Ohio 45040.  Interment will immediately follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be directed to GoFundMe, https://gofund.me/ec1412af

Mueller Funeral Home is honored to serve the Herkert Family.