Gregory S. Herbst, Sr., 74, of Boyertown, passed away on Sunday, February 15, 2026 at Sanatoga Center.
Born in Pottstown, Greg was the son of Joan E. (Quaintance) Herbst and the late Carl Herbst.
Greg was a graduate of Boyertown High School. He worked at C.S. Garber as a driller for twenty-seven years. He was a and EMT and manager with Boyertown Lions Club Ambulance for many years until his retirement.
Greg enjoyed the Grandview Racetrack and was there most weekends with the ambulance. His true joy was spending time with his family and grandchildren.
He is survived by four sons: Scott Herbst, husband of Christine; Gregory Herbst, husband of Autumn; Jonathan Herbst, husband of Cassie; and Jeff Herbst, husband of Darla; as well as one daughter, Jennifer Clough, wife of Keith. He is also survived by thirteen grandchildren; one great grandchild; and a sister, Patty.
Greg is predeceased by two brothers, Glenn and Gary; and one grandson, Joshua.
Family and friends are invited to visitation on Saturday, February 28, 2026 from 9:30AM to 11AM at St. Andrew United Methodist Church 611 Swamp Creek Rd., Bechtelsville, PA 19505. A viewing will be held at the same time for Greg’s mother, Joan, who, sadly, passed away on Friday, February 20, 2026. A service will follow at 11AM for both Greg and Joan.
Burial will be at St. Andrew UMC Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Boyertown Lions Club Ambulance, 2 East Second Street, Boyertown, PA 19512
my deepest condolences to the family. He spent many hours at the Optimist youth football games in his jeep or in the ambulance in case someone was seriously hurt at the games.
To Greg’s and Joan’s entire family,
I extend my sincere sympathy for both Greg and Joan.
I volunteered with Greg in the ambulance service many years.
I worked with Joan at the Boyertown Orioles.
Both of these individuals are “great”.
God Bless you All.
John m Koltonuk
I worked with Greg in public safety for 18 years. His dedication to the Boyertown community was exemplary. Thanks to Greg, so many of us never had to exercise “Option E”. He was never too busy or stressed to train people to be better providers of service. RIP my friend.