Donald G. Herr, 86, of Quarryville passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. Born in Lancaster, he was the only child of Grable S. and Martha B. (Herr) Herr. He was the loving husband of Doris (Landis) Herr for 63 years. Don graduated from Solanco High School in 1955 and went on to farm for most of his life. He retired from the family-owned trucking business, Edgar M. Herr, Inc. He was a member of Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church, where he had been a life-long member. Don had served on the Solanco School Board and the Black Rock Retreat Board of Directors. Donald loved spending time with his family. He also enjoyed listening to Gospel music. Collecting farm toys and trucks was one of his favorite hobbies. In recent years, he enjoyed giving his collectibles away to family. Don was a soft-spoken and patient man.
In addition to his wife, Don is survived by 3 children: Dwight L., husband of Sharon (Pease) Herr of Quarryville; Darlene F., wife of Dean Groff of Kinzers; and David L., husband of Erika (Buchen) Herr of Quarryville; 10 grandchildren, and 10 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter. A Funeral Service will take place at Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church, 735 Church Rd., Quarryville, PA on Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:30 AM. Interment will be private in the New Providence Mennonite Cemetery. Viewings will be held at the church on Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM and also one hour prior to the service on Friday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to support Don’s granddaughter and her husband may be made to Lampei International Ministries, 105 School House Rd., Pownal, VY 05261. Note on the memo line: Support for David and Dawnell (Groff) Garcia. Arrangements entrusted to Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Quarryville. Comments are closed.
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