Wilmer Hertzler

Wilmer Allen Hertzler, 79, a resident of Rockingham, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, at the home he built 52 years ago.

Mr. Hertzler was born on December 17, 1945, in Newport News, VA, to the late Vernon Naftzinger and Mary Alice Shenk Hertzler. He worked for Trumbo Electric and later retired from Broadway Electric and was an avid mountain man who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He spent many years helping take care of the Breneman Turner Mill and was an avid black powder enthusiast, often participating in rendezvous at Fort Seybert, WV. He took great pride in his 1966 yellow convertible, “Daffodil” which he had restored some years ago. He was a member of Zion Mennonite Church.

On September 4, 1971, he married Lois Elaine Layman Hertzler, who survives.

In addition to his wife, Mr. Hertzler is survived by his son, Anthony “Andy” LaMar Hertzler, of McGaheysville; brother, Isaac Hertzler and wife Wilma; and his foster sister, Tammy Glenn and husband Nathaniel.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Hertzler was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Roger Hertzler and his wife Betty.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025, at Weavers Mennonite Church Cemetery with Pastor Mike Metzler officiating.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brethren and Mennonite Heritage Center - Breneman Turner Mill, P.O. Box 1563, Harrisonburg, VA 22803, or to the Mennonite Disaster Service, 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA, 17543

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.