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 Charles
Richard Herr, 84, known by many as Rich or Dick, of Quarryville
Presbyterian Retirement Community passed away peacefully on
Thursday, July 7, 2011 at QPRC. He was born in Shamokin to the
late Clair R. and Ruth (Fleming) Herr.
Rich is
survived by his wife, Phyllis Helene (Schultz) Herr. They were
married on June 5, 1948 and recently celebrated their 63 wedding
anniversary.
Rich served
his country with the US NAVY and is a Veteran of WWII.
He retired
from Nationwide Insurance as a Claims Supervisor.
Rich graduated
from Shamokin High School and the Susquehanna University. He
enjoyed gardening, spending time with his grandchildren, and was
an active Penn State football fan. He and his wife attended most
PS Bowl games.
He was a
member of the Christian Missionary Alliance Church.
Surviving in
addition to his wife is a daughter, Sue Thomas, wife of Trevor, of
Willow Street, two grandchildren, Alexandra Schulz, wife of
Zachary, of Centerville, and Cameron Herr, of Willow Street. He
was preceded in death by a son Clair R. Herr.
A Celebration
of Life Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, July 16, 2011
at the Quarryville Presbyterian Retirement Community Chapel 625
Robert Fulton Highway Quarryville, PA 17566 at 11am. Military
Honors will be accorded by the Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard. A
visitation with the family will be from 10-11am. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Charles memory to
The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, Church St.
Station P.O. Box 780 New York, NY 10008. To send the family an
online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com Charles F.
Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 717-393-9661 |
