Herbert Lee Silverberg

Herbert Lee Silverberg was born on September 13, 1928 in Chicago, IL to Daisy and Jay Silverberg. The family moved to Corsicana, TX in 1932, where Herb lived until 1999. Herb graduated from Kemper Military Academy in 1945. He went on to The University of Texas where he graduated with a Business Degree in 1950. Herb married Elaine Goldstucker in 1959 in Tyler, TX. They lived in Corsicana where he worked in the family business K. Wolens Department Stores. Their oldest son, Kal, was born September 13, 1960 giving Herb the best birthday present ever. Their son David was born October 15, 1962. After leaving K. Wolens, Herb bought X-Mark Advertising where he designed and posted billboards for his clients throughout the area. He retired from X-Mark in 1999 after more than 30 years in business. Herb was active in many civic organizations including the Corsicana Chamber of Commerce, were he served as president, the Lions Club, where he served as president and District Governor, and the Warehouse Living Arts Center, where he played the piano for many shows. As a member of the United States Air force, Herb rose to the rank of Major by the time he retired from the Reserve in 1971. He was on active duty during the Korean War and was stationed in San Antonio. Outside of his family, Herb’s greatest love was music. He began playing the piano at age 3 and played the rest of his life. His band at Kemper Military Academy won a regional competition which sent them to compete nationally at the famous Carnegie Hall in New York City. Their band came in 3rd. Later on, he helped create The Lower Beaton Street Jazz Band and played at many venues in and around Corsicana. Herb and Elaine were members of Congregation Agudas Achim in Corsicana, Temple Rodef Shalom in Waco, and Temple Beth el and Ahavath Sholom in Ft. Worth. He served as president for the Waco congregation. Herb is survived by his wife Elaine, son Kal and his wife Karen of Ft. Worth, and David and his wife Felice of Grand Prairie. He has 4 grandchildren, Steven and Sarah of Ft. Worth, and Ryan and Jessica of Grand Prairie. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to The Warehouse Living Arts Center in Corsicana, the Alzheimer’s Association, or the charity of your choice. “Take it easy on the highway.”

Herbert Lee Silverberg

May 30, 2016