Herbert Edward “Herb” Fox, 79, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 2:40 PM Thursday, August 28, 2014 at his home.
Herb was born on September 25, 1934 in Burlington, IA, the son of Edward and Helen Kemp Fox. He married Isabel Hustead in Stronghurst, they later divorced. On July 17, 1986 he married Marilyn Shoemate.
He grew up in Decorah, IL and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1952. Herb was an outstanding athlete and played football and basketball during high school. After high school, Herb worked for Clarence Neff in Stronghurst for 10years. He moved to LaHarpe in 1962 and worked for Fred Gibb Chevrolet. Herb introduced Fred to the sport of drag racing and went on to travel coast to coast to race. Herb set 11 world records in drag racing and won the AHRA World Championship points in 1968 driving “Little Hoss” a Z28 Camero.
Herb began working at Ford Motor Sales in LaHarpe in 1982 and worked there until the dealership closed in 2002. Herb and Marilyn enjoyed motorcycle trips, searching for and restoring “Krate” bicycles and visiting their children and grandchildren.
After his retirement, Herb detailed cars in his garage and also used the garage for visiting with friends each day.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Herbert Edward “Herb” Fox, 79, of LaHarpe, IL passed away at 2:40 PM Thursday, August 28, 2014 at his home.
Herb was born on September 25, 1934 in Burlington, IA, the son of Edward and Helen Kemp Fox. He married Isabel Hustead in Stronghurst, they later divorced. On July 17, 1986 he married Marilyn Shoemate.
He grew up in Decorah, IL and graduated from Stronghurst High School in 1952. Herb was an outstanding athlete and played football and basketball during high school. After high school, Herb worked for Clarence Neff in Stronghurst for 10years. He moved to LaHarpe in 1962 and worked for Fred Gibb Chevrolet. Herb introduced Fred to the sport of drag racing and went on to travel coast to coast to race. Herb set 11 world records in drag racing and won the AHRA World Championship points in 1968 driving “Little Hoss” a Z28 Camero.
Herb began working at Ford Motor Sales in LaHarpe in 1982 and worked there until the dealership closed in 2002. Herb and Marilyn enjoyed motorcycle trips, searching for and restoring “Krate” bicycles and visiting their children and grandchildren.
After his retirement, Herb detailed cars in his garage and also used the garage for visiting with friends each day.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
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