Herbert V. Dassel Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Herbert V. Dassel, 89, of Evansville, passed away Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at his home at Solarbron Pointe. Herb was born November 27, 1930 in Scott Township in northern Vanderburgh County to the late Oscar C. and Magdalena (Pfeiffer) Dassel. He was a graduate of Reitz High School. After completing a four-year tool and die apprenticeship, Herb enlisted in the United States Army and served from 1953 to 1955. He met his future wife, Dolores Joan Evans, at a YMCA dance in Evansville and they married in March of 1957. In 1963, Herb became the founder and partner of Adroit Mold and Tool Corporation. Adroit was a plastic molding specialty business that created molds and parts for Avon, General Motors, Honda and many other companies in the U.S. and overseas. Surviving Herb are two daughters, Penny (Jerry) Weber of St. Louis, MO and Diane (Barry) Pratt of Indianapolis, IN; two sons, Michael (Rosemary) Dassel of Landrum, SC and Thomas (Saranya) Dassel of Alexandria, VA; one sister, Ethelene Greubel of Haubstadt, IN; seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Herb was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Dolores Joan Dassel in 2015; by a sister, Virginia Wallace and by two brothers, Francis and Melvin Dassel. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Resurrection Catholic Church. Entombment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, where the Vanderburgh County Retired Veterans Memorial Club will conduct military rites. Friends may visit with the family from 3:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday at Pierre Funeral Home, 2601 W. Franklin Street and from 9:30 AM until service time on Saturday at Resurrection Catholic Church. The family requests that everyone please wear a mask to the viewing and funeral service. The family would like to extend their sincere gratitude to the staff of both Solarbron and Heritage Hospice for their kindness and compassion. The family is keeping Jackson Dassel, Herbert’s great grand nephew, in their prayers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Heritage Hospice, 1202 W. Buena Vista Road, Suite 107, Evansville, IN 47710 or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.

Herbert V. Dassel

November 27, 1930 - August 26, 2020

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Herbert V. Dassel

November 27, 1930 - August 26, 2020

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