Herbert Leslie Eikelberger passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2008 at the age of 93. He was born in Minneapolis, Kansas in 1915 the youngest of 13 children. Twenty years later he moved to Reno, Nevada where he made his home for the rest of his life. He attended the University of Nevada, Reno and graduated in 1939 with a degree in Mathematics and a minor in Business Administration. In order to put himself through college, Herb worked at Quimby's Awnings and Venetian Blinds where he met his future wife, Margaret Hubbard. In 1940, Herb joined the Navy where he became an officer and spent 5 years in the service during World War II. In December of 1942 Herb, while on leave, returned to Reno and married Margaret.

Following his release from service, Herb returned to Reno and again went back to work at Quimby's. Herb and Margaret had their first child, Tom in 1946 and their second son, Rob in 1952. In 1958 Herb decided to open his own business which became Herbs Awning and Drapery. Along with running his business, Herb and one of his brothers, Fred, built and managed numerous homes and properties in the Reno/Sparks area. Herb was a long time member of the Reno Elks Lodge and the Kiwanis Club of Reno. He loved working outdoors and in his free time enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time at Lake Tahoe and traveling with his wife and family.

Herb's loving wife of 51 years passed away in 1994, but he is survived by his son Tom and daughter-in-law Lynn, his son Rob and daughter-in-law Cheryl, his grandchildren, Todd, Paul (Leah), Chris (Alecia) and Matt, as well as his great-granddaughters Caitlyn, Chloe and Sophia. Herb was a devoted, caring husband, father and grandfather. He loved and was very loved by his family. He left a lasting impression on everyone he spoke with and raised the spirits of everyone he came in contact with. His family is blessed, honored and humbled by all of his sacrifices and accomplishments and the wonderful life he provided.

Herb was blessed in his last few years to be able to spend a lot of time with his niece, Nancy Reynolds, who helped to love and care for him. Everyone in the family would like to express their deepest gratitude for all of her help and for all the time she spent with Herb. She made the last few years very special for him.

A cryptside service is being held for family at the Mountain View Mausoleum on Stoker Ave. at 2 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2008. The service will be followed by a celebration of Herb's life at the Hidden Valley Country Club at 4 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, 2008. All family and friends are invited to come and celebrate the life Herb lived. The Hidden Valley Country Club is located at 3575 E. Hidden Valley Dr. Reno, NV 89502. In lieu of flowers please send a donation in Herb's name to the charity of your choice.