Arthur "Art" Adolph Herwald

Arthur Adolph Herwald, 90 years old, passed away on December 31, 2023 in Bryan, Texas. Art was born on May 13, 1933 in Otto, Texas. He graduated from Chilton High School and then attended Texas A&M University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture in 1955. While attending Texas A&M, Art was introduced to Dorothy Ann Becker on a blind date on July 4, 1954. Art and Dorothy were married on January 29, 1955. After graduation, Art and Dorothy moved to Houston, Texas where Art began his career in the pest control industry working for Orkin Pest Control. After a couple of years they moved back to Bryan to start their own business and raise their family. Herwald Pest Control was founded in June 1957 and both Art and Dorothy ran the company until they sold to Waste Management Inc., a Fortune 500 company, in 1988.

Art was known as a devoted man of strong Christian faith and integrity who strived for perfection in everything he did. He served in several leadership roles in National Pest Control organizations and received numerous awards and honors.

Art had many interests and hobbies which included bowling and golf. He was also an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He liked to vacation and travel with family and friends both in the United States and abroad. He enjoyed ranching and spending time working at his country place in Wixon Valley. He was an avid supporter of the Texas Aggies and attended many football and basketball games.

Art served his community to help others in need. He was a member of Bethel Lutheran Church where he held numerous positions and was instrumental in the relocation and building of the current location of the church. He was very active in the local Lions Clubs in Bryan where he also held many leadership positions and had perfect attendance for 65 years. He was a former member of the board of directors of First City National Bank in Bryan. He also volunteered time at the Brazos Church Pantry.

Art is preceded in death by his parents Edward and Hattie Herwald, Sister, Ruby Mansfield and her husband Ed, Brother, Ernest Herwald, Sister in Law, Martha Herwald and his son Greg Herwald. He is survived by his wife Dorothy, daughters: Lisa Loke and her husband Kenneth and Susan Gade and her husband Tim, and daughter-in-law Kathy Herwald; brother James Herwald, seven grandchildren: Brian Herwald(Gabi), Aaron Herwald (Christina), Jeffrey Herwald, Laura Loke, Amy Marino (Joey), Taylor Gade and Jason Gade; three great grandchildren: Arthur (Archie) Herwald, Charlotte and Emily Herwald as well as many loved nieces, nephews and friends.

Visitation will be on Saturday, January 6, 2024 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church at 4221 Boonville Road in Bryan, Texas.

There will be a Private Family Burial at College Station Memorial Cemetery.

Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, January 7, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church.

In lieu of flowers the family would request donations be made to Bethel Lutheran Church of Bryan, Brazos Church Pantry, Bryan Noon Lion’s Club or the donor’s choice.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.