A. Dale Herr, 71, of Kirkwood, entered into rest at his home, surrounded by his family on Monday, September 14, 2015. Born in Lancaster County, he was the son of the late Abram R. and F. Anna (Linton) Herr. He and his wife, P. Fay (Fryberger) Herr had celebrated 50 years of marriage this past June. Dale owned and operated the Herr Hope Dairy Farm. He had also worked for the former A.L. Herr & Brother Inc., Hooper Inc., and had also helped at S. & A. Kreider and Son. Dale was an FFA Alumni and a member of the Colerain Planning Commission, Quarryville Rod and Gun Club, where he served as treasurer, the Slumbering Groundhog Lodge, Class of 1981, Solanco Young Farmers, Founder and Director of Solanco Wresting Assoc., PA Young Farmers, Octorara Watershed Assoc., Lancaster County Farm Burea, and a life-member and former treasurer of the Croaking Frogs. In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children: Tammy, wife Dale Rineer; Dale Jr., husband of Casey (Funk) Herr; five grandchildren: Tyler, Matthew, and Abigail Rineer and Katelin and Gracen Herr; a sister, Valaria wife of Rev. Jack Ferguson. Also surviving are 57 nieces and nephews; 55 great nieces and nephews and 39 great-great nieces and nephews and his loyal dog, Biscuit. He was preceded in death by a son, Blue and a sister, Pauline Reinhart.
Services honoring Dale’s life will take place at Mechanic Grove Church of the Brethren, 1392 Robert Fulton Hwy., Quarryville, PA on Monday, September 21, 2015 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Jack Ferguson and Rev. Ken Hash officiating. There will be a viewing at the church on Sunday evening from 6-9 pm. The family will also greet friends immediately following the service. Private interment will be held in the Quarryville Cemetery prior to the service on Monday. Kindly omit flowers. Memorial contributions may be made in Dale’s memory to the Solanco Wrestling Assoc. P.O. Box 103, Quarryville, PA 17566. The Herr family has entrusted the arrangements to Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Online condolences at www.dewalds.com Comments are closed.
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