DAVE HERGERT PASSES
Veteran Top Fuel Wrench, Dave Hergert, died
suddenly on Saturday, January 13, 2007.
He was 42 years of age. He
succumbed to injures suffered in an auto accident three months ago. Affectionately known as Brother Dave, by
those who knew him. Dave spent nine
years in Top Fuel drag racing, starting out as a co- crew chief in 1997. He gave his heart and soul to drag
racing. He will be sorely missed.
His references included Paul Smith, Steve
Smith, Ralph White, Bobby Lagana Jr., Grant Flowers, Tim Cullinan and Vinnie
Arcadi. He is survived by daughter
Justine, parents, Ken and Bev and brothers Ken and Steve. Services will be held at Immaculate Heart of
Mary Church, 7820 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, Oh 45255. Dave was a single parent, putting his
daughter through college at Ohio State University. Her dream is to in the veterinary
profession. Sadly, he will have to look
from above to see their dream achieved.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set up to help make this
possible. Please send donations to the
David L. Hergert Memorial Fund, Chase Bank, 8632 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati,
Oh 45255. Please remember him in your
prayers.