Obituary

HERZOG, REGINA SARAH, 41, formerly of Louisville, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007 in St. Louis, MO. Loving wife of James L. Herzog and devoted mother of two sons, Alec and Erik. Beloved daughter of Philip and Serena Klein; daughter-in- law of Dorrel "Whitey" and Mary Lou Herzog; and sister-in-law to Debra (Kirk) and David (Karen). The ninth of ten children, Regina will always be cherished by her siblings and their spouses: Nichola Thompson, Gus (Pat), Kevin (Jo), Fritz (Robin), Dr. Edwin (deceased survived by wife, Jan), Mitch (Kim), Chris (Cyndi), Fred and Bridget; as well as her twenty-two nieces and nephews and six great-nieces and nephews. Born and raised in Highland Park, Regina attended Holy Rosary Academy, class of '83. After graduating from Bellarmine College, Regina was a dedicated teacher, fulfilling her childhood dream. Her passion and zest for life, along with her bravery and determination in the face of her illness, inspired all of Gina's family and friends. May the grace of love in those we cherish always be more powerful than the anguish caused by such as the illness which took our Gina away. Visitation will be from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, February 16, 2007 at J.B. Ratterman & Sons-Southwest, 4832 Cane Run Road. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Agnes Catholic Church, 1920 Newburg Road, with burial in St. Andrew Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in memory of Regina to an Ovarian Cancer Organization.
Published in The Courier-Journal on 2/15/2007.