Herbert Lee Mikeworth

Obituary For Herbert Lee Mikeworth

Herbert Lee Mikeworth, 79, of Bellevue, Texas, passed away on June 12, 2026, in Dallas, Texas.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, at Bellevue Cemetery, with Pastor John Christoff officiating.

Herbert was born on March 4, 1948, to Henry “Neal” and Clara “Estelline” (Bridgewater) Mikeworth in Wichita Falls, Texas. He attended school in Amarillo until his junior year, when his father’s job transferred the family to Illinois. Herbert graduated from high school in Illinois and went on to attend DeVry Institute and the College of DuPage.

On October 14, 1972, Herbert married Linda Mueller in Geneva, Illinois.

He worked at DuKane Corporation as an ultrasonic applications engineer from 1970 until his retirement in 2010. After retiring, he kept busy with various odd jobs. He and his wife also operated Texas Kennels Australian Shepherds, where they bred Australian Shepherds and managed day-to-day operations.

Herbert was active in several organizations, including the WIS–IL Buckskin Club. He served as Assistant Superintendent for the Kane County 4-H Horse Committee and was involved with the Fox Valley Dog Training Club.

He was a lifetime member of Geneva Lodge #139, having joined in 1972. He was also a member of the Fox River Chapter #14 RAM, the Royal Ark Masons of Illinois, the James C. Loving Sr. Council #130 Cryptic Masons of Geneva, and the Valley of Quincy Masonic bodies in Illinois.

In 2013, Herbert returned to Bellevue, Texas. While back in Texas, he enjoyed spending time at the Bowie Senior Citizen Center, visiting with friends, playing bingo and 42, and attending TSA competitive shooting events.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry “Neal” and Clara “Estelline” Mikeworth, and his beloved pets, Boo-Boo, Isabel, and Willard.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Mueller Mikeworth; daughter, Tonya Mikeworth Gilmore; son, Joseph Mikeworth; grandson, Tyler Gilmore; and brother, Larry Mikeworth and wife Marsha.

Arrangements are entrusted to White Family Funeral Home of Bowie, Texas.

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