Herbert Dean Briggs, 69, of Kenosha, passed away on Thursday, August 19, 2010, at Hospice House in Pleasant Prairie, with his loving family by his side. He was born on August 16, 1941, in Iowa City, IA, the son of the late Edwon Gerald Briggs and Gale Jones. He graduated from Des Moines Technical High School. He also attended NCO Academy while in Albuquerque. On October 16, 1964, he married Joyce Dahlin at Lakeview Corps in Chicago, IL. He served as a Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force from May 4, 1965, until his retirement on November 30, 1982. He served during the Vietnam War and also in Pakistan, Germany, Korea, and Alaska. Herbert was a member of the Salvation Army since 1960. Herbert was a member of the local Veterans of Foreign Wars and Cooties. He enjoyed fishing, gardening, and growing superb rhubarb. He also enjoyed being a Ham Radio Operator. He is survived by his wife, Joyce; his son, Michael Briggs; his daughter, Cynthia J. (Brandon) Jones; his granddaughter, Alyssa G. Jones; three step-grandchildren, Danny, Cody, and Sara; his four brothers, Kenneth, James, Bobby (Judy), and John Briggs; his sister, Patricia (Mark) Donahoo; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. A memorial service led by his lifelong friend, Major Donald Lenz, will be held at Proko Funeral Home on Friday, September 10th, at 11:00 a.m. with full military honors to follow. Visitation will be held on Friday at Proko Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be private.Proko Funeral Home & Crematory5111-60th StreetKenosha, WI 53144Phone: (262) 654-3533Visit Herbert’s Online Memorial Book at:www.prokofuneralhome.com