Herger was born May 20, 1945 in [[Yuba City, California]] and grew up on a cattle ranch. He graduated from East Nicolaus High School and, following his parents, became a rancher. | Herger was born May 20, 1945 in [[Yuba City, California]] and grew up on a cattle ranch. He graduated from East Nicolaus High School and, following his parents, became a rancher. |