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Hershal "Herb" Meizius
Hershal “Herb” Meizius passed away peacefully at 9:24pm on September 3rd, 2020, at the age of 74. He is survived by his wife Rose, sons Ian and Aaron, daughter Rachael, grandchildren Abigail, Russell, Lily and Finnley, and sister Nadine.
Born in Chicago in 1946, Herb was the son of Abe and Yetta. They later moved to Miami, where Herb lived until graduating in 1964. He then obtained a Bachelor’s degree from Florida State University before joining the Army in 1965. After serving as an enlisted soldier, Herb went to OCS and became an officer in the Army Reserve. He returned to Miami and graduated from the Metropolitan Police Institute in 1969. Herb began his law enforcement career in the Metro-Dade Police Department. In 1972 he moved to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office in Gainesville, FL, where he served as a Lieutenant Deputy until retiring in 1987.
Herb loved golf, cars, guns, the Miami Dolphins, Wild Turkey and, above all, his family. He was tough, wise, funny and stubborn. He had a huge impact on so many people, and he will be greatly missed.
A service will be held Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at WILLIAMS-THOMAS DOWNTOWN CHAPEL, 404 North main street. A service with military honors will be held Monday, September 14, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
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Provided by Richard Powell HHS Class of 1964 https://www.williamsthomasfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Hershal-Herb-Meizius/#!/PhotosVideos
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Toni Canonico (Nasco)
Herb, may you ReSt In PeAcE in God’s arms. You will be missed!!!
Nancy Lundblom (Blizzard)
So sorry to hear of Herb's passing. My condolences to family. Rest in Peace, dear classmate.
Linda Tuttle (Lantz)
We lost a wonderful man in Hershal Meizius, but God gained a very special angel. I will miss his birthday wish this year. Rest in peace, classmate.
Jennifer Dennis (Munro)
Hershal was one of the dearest friends I ever had. We have spoken on the phone until only a couple of months ago, and although he told me of his challenges, he always lead me to believe that he was hopeful and that all was going to be ok. The last thing he told me was his happy peace and enjoyment of riding in his golf cart and sitting under a tree near his home and thinking he might get out to play golf again. I had no idea he was facing so much. That is the way he was; never wanted attention placed on him, or worry about him, but always being the best for those he loved. My heart is hurting so much seeing this today. He played the best tricks on me in high school and I have shared those funny and creative and genius events with my friends all over the country and they never failed to think he was just the best at getting the best of me! Truly, he was one of a kind, the best of the best. I am sad to know I will never laugh with him again, but I know God is in for a lot of fun with Hershal by his side.
Beverly "Fran" Tish (Whitaker)
I remember Hershal from band. I see his smile right now. I'm so sorry to hear of his passing.Richard Lane
Losing a dear friend is always painful.........no matter how much time has passed....or how much our lives have taken separate paths. I will always cherish the great times we shared in band, both in Symphonic Band and in TK's (before I got kicked out for poor grades). He lived a wholesome life and always relished it. I will truly miss his cheerful birthday greetings..........R.I.P. my friend..........
Pamela Barnette (Pittman)
The heavens will be livelier with Hershal's sax playing. You will be missed.
Alice Lacedonia (Pace)
Remember talking to Hershal during the banquet at the reunion held at Don Shula's Resort. Very pleasant man, not sure if he talked about his health or not?
Sharon Facente (Hills)
Sometimes, it's so hard to put into words your feelings when you receive news like this. Though we had not seen each other since the 70s, we kept in touch sporadically. Hershal (I never called him Herb, and he was ok with that,lol) was such a good friend to me throughout high school. We had more fun than we should have been allowed...he was one of the funniest people I have ever known. My memories of our TK trips and Hershal's antics are as vivid today as ever...I cherish every one of them. I was always so proud of his service in law enforcement, and his contributions will live on through those he mentored. I know he was wrapped in God's arms and carried to his place in Heaven, where he is "living" the wonderful life he earned while on this earth. My condolences to the family he loved more than anything.