Herbert J. Daw, 95, of Mendota died January 27, 2018 in Prairie Crossing Living and Rehab, Shabbona.

Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Thursday in the Merritt Funeral Home, Mendota with Rev. Mark Glenn officiating. Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Mendota with military rites by Mendota VFW Post 4079. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., Wednesday in the funeral home.

Herb was born January 6, 1923 in West Brooklyn to Orley N. and Ruby (Maves) Daw. He married Julia D. Fitzgerald on May 11, 1941 in Holy Cross Church, Mendota

He served with the U.S. Army during World War II in the African-European area of operations and received two bronze stars. He was a member of Mendota VFW Post 4079. He was employed by Frost Construction, Mendota and then by City of Mendota in their water & street departments before his retirement in 1988. He had a ringside seat for Mendota High School Friday night football at Doenier Field. He was an outstanding cook.

He is survived by two sons; Steven "Herbie" (Kelly) Daw of Mendota and John Michael (Cheryl) Daw of Springfield, MO; two daughters; Linda Ann (Michael) Zinke of West Brooklyn and Constance Sue (Dennis) Arjes of Oregon; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by his wife on November 14, 2015, three brothers, Clarence, Bruce and Orley, a half sister, Mabel Irene Daw in infancy and a half brother, Edwin Daw.

Memorials may be directed to the family.