Richard Allen “Dick” Herr, 80, took the hand of his Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 3, 2019 in East Drumore Township, the township where he was born and raised. Dick was the son of the late Daniel H. and Henrietta (Johnson) Herr. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Norma (Phenegar) Herr. Dick was a life-long member of Little Britain Presbyterian Church, where he served as an elder and deacon and sang in the church choir. He was a truck driver for High Steel and E.M. Herr. After retiring, Dick delivered for Solanco Meals on Wheels, and he spent his days visiting and helping family and friends. Earlier in life, Dick played for the Lancaster County Mohawks Semi-Pro Football team. He was instrumental in creating the Solanco Midget Football Program, where he also coached. He recently was inducted into the Solanco Athletic Hall of Fame. Dick was an avid fan of Solanco sports. He enjoyed snowmobiling, riding motorcycle, boating, hunting, fishing, traveling, and chopping wood! He was a music lover, enjoyed playing (and winning) pinochle, was a fan of the Philadelphia Eagles, Penn State Nittany Lions, and the Oakland A’s. Most of all, he loved spending time with his growing family. In addition to his wife, Dick is survived by 3 daughters: Tammy, wife of Greg Miller of Strasburg; Susie Stoltzfus of Conestoga; and Vicki, wife of Barry Graybeal of Willow Street; 7 grandchildren: Richard, Michelle, Melissa, Samuel, Joshua, Olivia, and Megan; 5 great grandchildren: Judah, Silas, Deaglan, Ezra, Azariah; siblings: Paul L. Herr, Betty Book, Beulah Herr, Ruth Ann Ankney, and Barbara Caldwell. He was preceded in death by 7 siblings.
A funeral service will be held at Little Britain Presbyterian Church, 255 Little Britain Church Road, Peach Bottom, PA on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow the service in the adjoining cemetery. A viewing will take place at Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, 227 W. 4th St., Quarryville on Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. There will be no viewing on Saturday at the church, however, friends may visit with the family from 10-11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Solanco Meals on Wheels, 73 Mt. Hope Road, Quarryville, PA 17566. Online condolences at: www.dewalds.com Comments are closed.
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