Roger Thomas Hernberg, 85, of Tolland, beloved husband of Dorothy (Pruckner) Hernberg passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was born August 8, 1936 in Willimantic, the son of the late William and Elsie (Brown) Hernberg. He graduated from Windham High School, where he was captain of the footballl team. He served in the U.S. Air Force and then worked for his family business, Hernberg Oil in Mansfield Depot. He coached Little League Red Sox farm team in Tolland and loved attending grandson, Gregory's baseball games. He enjoyed traveling, fishing in Maine and hiking. Especially hiking in the White Mountains and the annual hike to the top of Mt. Washington each summer. He loved football, especially the NY Giants and Patriots, and Boston Red Sox and an avid fan of UCONN Men’s and Women’s basketball, Besides his loving wife of 63 years, Dorothy, he is survived by his sons, Ralph D. Hernberg of Tolland and Richard W. Hernberg and his wife Cathie of Wllington; his grandson, Gregory Thomas Hernberg of Perry Hall, MD; his sister, Elsa Mae Akui and her husband Farden of Gilbert, AZ and many other family members and friends. He was predeceased by his brothers, Ralph, Ronald and Charles. Relatives and friends are welcome to join the family from 10-11 AM with a Memorial Service following at 11 AM on Monday, March 28, 2022 at the Tolland Memorial Funeral Home, 375 Merrow Rd. (Rte. 195) Tolland, CT. Burial will follow at Storrs Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Tom's memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. For online condolences please visit: www.pietrasfuneralhome.com