Robert Carl Herckner

Robert Carl Herckner, March 12, 1942 -- February 6, 2023
Carl Herckner passed away peacefully in Simpsonville, SC after years of illness. Through those years, he kept his optimistic outlook on life as he bravely experienced his physical and mental decline. Friends and neighbors in his Boxwood residential community say they will miss his Sinatra-like singing voice, which brought smiles to many people.
Carl was a graduate of Pfeiffer University and received a MBA from Hillsdale College. He had a stellar career in sales and management and retired from Mohawk Fine Paper of Cohoes, NY. In his retirement and prior to his illness, Carl enjoyed golf at Verdae in Greenville, SC and Champion Hills in Hendersonville, NC, where he once lived. He also ticked off his travel “bucket list,” accompanied by his wife Katherine Elaine Garrott
Carl is survived by his devoted wife and caregiver; daughter Katherine Hall Herckner (Digna) of Anderson, SC; brother Harry Herckner (Pam) of Cherry Hill NJ.; stepdaughter Bonita Longwater Davies (Christopher) of Mobile, AL; and stepson Walter Baird Garrott, III (Jamie) of Dallas, Texas. Carl was the proud grandfather of Wally and Tommy Garrott of Dallas and Bayden, Isabel and George Davies of Mobile.
“We are grateful to the multidisciplinary team with Wren Hospice for their excellent, compassionate care of Carl for months until his passing,” said wife Katherine, “and we are thankful to so many friends and family, who have generously given their support and prayers for us.”
A small family celebration of Carl’s life will occur in the near future. Should you wish to honor Carl, you may send a memorial to Prince of Peace Catholic Church and School, 1209 Brushy Creek Road, Taylors, SC 29687.