David "Dave' Raymond Herrig

In Loving Memory of

David “Dave” Raymond Herrig

Dave Herrig was born on August 4, 1954, in Slayton, Minnesota to Raymond and Agnes Crowley Herrig.  He grew up on the family farm south of Slayton. Dave attended St. Columba Catholic Grade School in Iona, MN, and later Slayton High School graduating in 1973.  Dave then attended Worthington Community College.  On September 11, 1976, he and Janet Braun were married at St. Columba Church in Iona.  Following their marriage, they made their home in the Slayton area until settling on the Herrig family farm where they raised their four children.  Dave farmed and was a Professional Sheep Shearer.  He also worked at Slayton Discount Liquor (only for the conversation).  Dave retired in 2017.  Throughout Dave’s life he loved any fair that included a Sheep Show where his children or grandchildren could show off his flock.  Dave loved to visit and share a good story or two with family, friends, or a new friend that he just met.  Dave passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at the Murray County Medical Center in Slayton at the age of 70.  He was a member of St. Ann’s Church in Slayton where he served as greeter, usher, and ticket taker for the fall bazaar.  Dave served on the Murray County Fair Board for over 30 years.  He also was a member of the Murray County Extension, Murray County Livestock Committee, Hadley Lions, and a 4-H volunteer.  Dave enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, dancing, and county fairs.  Dave will be remembered for his story telling and his laugh. 

Survivors include his wife, Jan Herrig of Slayton, MN four children and their spouses, Joel and Paula Herrig of Slayton, MN, Jed and Angie Herrig of Lake field, MN, Margaret ”Meg” and Chad Spartz of Brewster, MN, and Jake Herrig of Burbank, SD, 11 grandchildren, Vanessa, Hannah, Bridgette  and Simon Herrig, Macy Herrig, and Claire, James, John, Caroline, Jared and Jeff Spartz, two sisters, LuAnn and Dean Johnson of Young America, MN and Paula Herrig of Shakopee, MN.  He is preceded in death by his parents, and parent’s in-law, Howard and Elma Braun. 

Memorial Services

St. Ann’s Church in Slayton, MN on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. with Fr. Peter Schuster officiating.  The organist is Sharon Lais.  The song leader is Sheila Crowley.  The honorary pallbearers are his grandchildren.  Interment is at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Slayton, MN. 

Visitation will be on Friday, May 9, 2025, at St. Ann’s Church in Slayton from 4-6 p.m. and one hour prior to the services at the church on Saturday.  To view online obituary and send condolences visit totzkefuneralhome.com

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