Herbert Appleman, 95, of Urbana passed away at 1:45 p.m., Thursday, February 21, 2013 at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana. A visitation will be held from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 25th at Renner-Wikoff Chapel and Crematory, 1900 S. Philo Rd., Urbana. A funeral service will be held following the visitation on Monday at 11:00 a.m., at the funeral home. Pastor Rich Gregory will officiate. A graveside service will be held at College Hill Cemetery in Lebanon, Illinois, Tuesday, February 26th at 12:00 p.m.

Mr. Appleman was born April 24, 1917 in St. Louis, Missouri to parents Milo and Emma (Faust) Appleman. He married Jane Barber April 23, 1949 in Flossmoor, Illinois. She preceded him in death on April 1, 1972.

Survivors include sons; John Appleman (Diane), of Rochester, New York, James Appleman, of Grayslake, Illinois, David Appleman (Sandie), of Decatur, Illinois, Donald Appleman (Melody), of Bement, twelve grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. Herbert was preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, and one half-sibling.

Mr. Appleman was raised in Belleville, Illinois, until he and his family moved to Urbana, where he graduated high school. He received his degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois in 1940. In 1941, Herbert took a position at Chanute Base teaching aircraft engineering systems. With a strong desire to serve his country during the Second World War, he enlisted in the United States Air Force Meteorology Cadet Program. This began his meteorology career that took him to various locations, including New Mexico, Saipan, Oahu, and Germany. After their return from Germany in 1958, Herbert and his family set their roots in Lebanon, Illinois. Mr. Appleman retired to Urbana in 1973.

Mr. Appleman loved his family dearly, and especially cared for his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made in Herbert's honor to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.