Douglas C. Herr, 62, of Peach Bottom, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 18, 2012.

He was the loving husband of the late Catherine M. Abel Herr, who passed away in 2009. The two were the true definition of soul mates. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Edward W. Jr. and Dorothy M. Saurbaugh Herr.

Doug had worked as a welder for the Heil Company for 22 years. After his retirement, he worked part time at Grand Rental Station. Prior to working at Heil, he had worked at Trojan Yacht as a fabricator.

He enjoyed fishing, going to Delaware Park to play the slots, and was well known for his luck with them. He also spent a good deal of time sitting in his chair,  sharing stories  full of wisdom and quick wit. Doug was loved by everyone who knew him and he was the type of man to give you the shirt off of his own back. He loved his grandchildren very much and enjoyed spending time with them, teaching them and caring for them every way he could. His best friend after the passing of Catherine was their dachshund, Sprocket.

He was a US Army veteran serving during the Vietnam War, and was a life member of AmVets Post 19.

Doug is survived by his two daughters, Sherry Lynn Herr of Middle River, MD and Lisa Herr of Peach Bottom and his four grandchildren Karena Herr, Douglas Irizarry, Grace Davis fiancee of Donald Burkey, and Evan Davis. He is also survived by his siblings: Edward Jr married to Pam Herr of Woolwich, ME, Patricia Ann married to Jere Lintner of Peach Bottom, Ronnie married to Judy Herr of Ridgeville, SC, and William Herr of Lancaster. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Melissa.

Friends will be received on Saturday, September 1, 2012 from 10-11AM at the Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, 414 E. King St., Lancaster, PA, with the Memorial Service to follow at 11AM. Interment in Riverview Burial Park. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in Doug's memory to Hospice and Community Care, 685 Good Drive, Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125 hospiceoflancaster.org. To send an online condolence, please visit: SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory 393-9661