James Hertling

James Edward Hertling, 78, of Bloomington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday morning, April 15, 2014, in the Meadowood Health Pavilion. Jim was born on November 19th, 1935 in New Albany, Indiana, and was the only child of Glen and Margaret Ruth (McNeely) Hertling. A graduate of New Albany High School, he worked very hard for a year after graduation to save up enough money to attend Indiana University. Jim's story at IU began in the 1950's as he entered his freshman year majoring in music. Although he shifted his major to business education, he continued developing his love of music by playing the trumpet in the Marching Hundred and the IU Brass Choir. His leadership skills flourished as president of his fraternity Kappa Delta Rho, and Jim represented his fraternity on the national council. During his tenure as chapter president, construction began on his new fraternity house on North Jordan Avenue. One of Jim's treasured mementos was a photograph of him and Herman B Wells, turning over the first shovelful of earth for the new fraternity house. Chancellor Wells would prove to be a lifelong inspiration and mentor to Jim. Jim received his Bachelor Degree in Business Education, and then completed his Masters Degree in Counseling and Guidance from IU. In 1959, he moved to Delphi, IN and worked for 8 years as a high school teacher, guidance counselor, and served as the school's principal of Delphi Community High School. One of the perks of living in northern Indiana was the good fortune of going on a blind date with a 3rd grade teacher from Monticello, IN. Sandy Dyer stole his heart, and they were married on June 24th, 1962. Jim and Sandy began their life together as educators in Delphi and Monticello. In 1967, they moved to Bloomington where Jim was invited to serve as a visiting lecturer and program coordinator in the School of Education. He completed his Doctoral Degree in Secondary Education and School Administration. Jim held the position of assistant professor in the School of Education at Northern Illinois University. In 1971, he returned to Indiana University to help Dr. Robert Richey form the new School of Continuing Studies. Jim served as director, associate professor, and full professor in his early years at IU, and in 1984 was honored to become associate dean of Continuing Studies. During his many years at IU he was proud to help implement and run general studies degrees, non-credit classes, overseas programs, and Mini University. Throughout the community Jim was active in Rotary, Phi Delta Kappa, and a member of St. Mark's United Methodist Church. Jim enjoyed attending IU football and basketball games. He loved the opera and jazz band concerts at the MAC, and was a faithful patron for the IU Auditorium programs. He enjoyed traveling and visited over 30 countries and all 50 states during his life. Jim is survived by his wife Sandy, daughter Heather Narducci (Daniel), grandson Nicolas of Bloomington, sister-in-law Suzy Cumings (Dave) of Bloomington, nephew Brad Cumings (Karen) and family of Indianapolis, niece Cindy Rosier (Dave) and family of Portland, Michigan, cousin Virgil Hertling (Suzanne) of Jeffersonville, and aunt Helen Brundage of Indianapolis. He was preceded in death by his parents Glen and Margaret Ruth Hertling. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at St. Mark's United Methodist Church on Wednesday, April 30th at 4:00 p.m. The family would like to invite all guests to join them immediately following the service in Garton Hall for a reception. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the James Hertling Scholarship Endowment through the Indiana University Foundation. Special thanks is extended to the staff in the Meadowood Health Pavilion for their compassionate care of Jim. The Hertling family is also grateful for the loving care Jim's Home Instead caregivers shared with him, especially Cliff and Mea.

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James Hertling

November 19, 1935 - April 15, 2014