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Roy D. Herr, 83

July 13, 2017

Roy D. Herr, 83, of Landis Homes passed away Thursday, July 13, 2017 at Lancaster General Hospital. Born in Providence Township, PA he was the son of the late Ira C. and Emma Reinhart (Hess) Herr. He was the loving husband of Betty Jane (Shenk) with whom he shared over 60 years of marriage.
Roy was a carpenter by trade and was also a handyman that could build or fix anything. He retired from the Water and Sewer Mgmt. Department of the Town of Poolesville, MD. He was a volunteer at Landis Homes and previously with the Upper Montgomery Co, MD fire department.
He was a member of East Petersburg Mennonite Church where he served on the board. Roy also held multiple roles in various churches in PA and MD.
In addition to his wife Betty, he is survived by two sons, James Herr husband of Carol of Lancaster, Richard Herr husband of Teri of Waxhaw, NC; two daughters, Donna Yoder wife of Gary of Kalona, IA, and Bonnie Miller wife of Lowell of Sellersville, PA. Also surviving are ten grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two brothers, one sister and a host of loving nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers.
Memorial Services will be held at 11:00am on July 29, 2017 at East Petersburg Mennonite Church, 6279 Main St, East Petersburg, PA 17520. There will be a visitation on July 28, 6-8pm as well as 9:30-10:30am before the memorial service. Interment will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Roy’s memory may be made to The Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Rd, Lititz, PA 17543.

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August 04, 2017

Dear Mrs. Herr,  Deepest sympathies to you and your family on the loss of your husband.  It was such a pleasure meeting you and your husband with my mom Barbara Good at the service for new ministers at Landis Homes a few months ago.   I am so sorry for your loss.  May the God of all comfort, comfort you as you mourn.   Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours.   Sincerely,  Donna Sudbrook, Baltimore, Maryland

July 27, 2017

Roy was such a blessing to all of us at Cove Valley Camp.  We know he loved the camp and we loved him.  We will miss him.  May you feel the love of God around all of you as you greive his death and celebrate his resurrected life with Christ.  You are in our prayers.
Allen Eshleman,
For the Staff at Cove Valley Camp

July 25, 2017

We were touched by Roy’s love and compassion for others. He was truly a man who served the Lord, and was a great encourager. Kevin and I appreciate the encouragement you gave us in visiting us and inviting us to your home.
Kevin and Anita Warfel

July 18, 2017

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Herr family during this time of mourning and remembrance. We are grateful to have Roy’s grandaughter, Christyn, as a colleague at Eastern University in The Office of Faith & Practice. May Roy rest in eternal peace.
With sympathy and prayers,
Dr. Joseph B. Modica, University Chaplain / Megan D. Acedo, Coordinator of Student Ministries & Service Learning / Theresa Noye, Chapel Worship Team Advisor

July 17, 2017

Betty, This is just a moment in the span of time that we are separated from the ones we love.  We celebrate the wonderful lives they lived and the joy that they brought to our lives.  It isn’t long before we shall meet up with them again in glory and sing praise to God for all eternity. Roy will always live on in our hearts and minds and the wonderful caring person that he is. I remember him falling a sleep on the couch in the waiting room at Dr Sax office while you were working in the back, you would come out look at him, look at me then laugh. The memories are priceless.  It is a honor to know both of you. Love and prayers for you and your family.
Tanya Zoerner & Family

July 15, 2017

Dearest Betty,
Having learned of the loss of the love of your life, these words come to mind.
When you are sorrowful, look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.  –Kahlil Gibran
What we have once enjoyed and deeply loved we can never lose, for all the we love deeply becomes a part of us.  –Helen Keller
Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.  –Jesus
May you find comfort in the numerous ways you walked with and stood by Roy in the joys and challenges of life.
Our love..
Mel & Geneva

July 15, 2017

Uncle Roy was the brother my dad related to many times in their lives together. He will be sorely missed. His invaluable help and support since our parents’ move to Landis Homes will never be forgotten. Our sympathy to Aunt Betty and the family in the loss of their husband and father. 
Rachel and Mervin Frey

July 15, 2017

We are sorry for your loss. Praying that you will experience God’s peace and comfort as you walk through this valley of grief.  Dan & Kathy Miller

Visitation
Friday, July 28, 2017
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
East Petersburg Mennonite Church
6279 Main St
East Petersburg, PA
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Friday, July 28, 2017
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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6279 Main St
East Petersburg, PA
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Saturday, July 29, 2017
11:00 AM
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