Mr. Herbert R. Soellner

Herbert R Soellner, 88, of Hobe Sound, FL, died January 17, 2012, at Martin Memorial Hospital South in Stuart, FL.
Born September 21, 1923 in Chicago, IL, he has resided in Hobe Sound for 12 years, coming from Chicago.
He was the owner of Wear Proof Mat Company in Chicago for 52 years.
He was of the Roman Catholic Faith and a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Hobe Sound.
He was an Army veteran of World War II and received five overseas service bars; European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon with one bronze battle star; Asiatic Pacific Theater Ribbon with one bronze battle star; Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star.
He was a member of William Crowe Am Vet Post 447 of Inglis, FL and former member of the American Legion.
He was a member of Knights of Columbus Joseph Cardinal Bernardin Council Number 324.
He was also a lifetime member of the Chicago Yacht Club.
Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Gladys Soellner of Hobe Sound;3 nephews and 2 nieces; 5 grandnephews and 3 grandnieces.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
Services will be private.
Arrangements are under the direction of Forest Hills Funeral Homes-Young and Prill Chapel in Stuart. A guest register may be signed at www.youngandprill.com.