Arthur L. Hersberger

Arthur L. Hersberger
1945-2023

Arthur L. Hersberger, 78, passed away at home on May 22nd, 2023 surrounded by his family. Arthur was born on April 19th, 1945 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, making him the third Arthur in his family line. He grew up alongside his older sister, Gaye, and the two were the best of friends all his life. He graduated from Clarkson University in 1967 and spent his entire career with Westinghouse Electric Corporation and Wesco Distribution.

It was love at first sight for Arthur and Christine Campbell. He immediately swept Chris off her feet with his quick wit and good looks. Though he was never much of a dancer, she always found ways to push him onto a multitude of dance floors, the two balancing each other perfectly. The pair dated exclusively for three years and then married on May 11th, 1968. For 55 years, they built a family, went on countless vacations, enjoyed numerous Kentucky Derby races, and forged lifelong friendships. Arthur loved fishing, boating, betting on racehorses, traveling, cooking family dinners, and golfing with his regular group, the Friars, at the Longboat Key Club, which he was a member of for over 20 years. He was never far from a party, was a teller of tall tales, and his sense of humor was unmatched. He loved his family and friends more than anything.

He loved his family and friends more than anything.

Arthur is survived by his wife, Christine Campbell Hersberger; his son, Arthur Lee Hersberger Jr. (Tamara); his daughter Diane Hughes Hersberger; his grandsons, Kadin Arthur Siemer, Jordan Luke Siemer, and Blake David Hersberger Siemer; his granddaughter, Emma Christine Siemer; and his sister Gaye Hersberger Schwarz (Jack).

A Celebration of Life will be held on Longboat Key, Florida in mid-October - more details to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Town of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida 34228.

DONATIONS:
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Town of Longboat Key Fire Rescue Department, 5490 Gulf of Mexico Drive, Longboat Key, Florida 34228.