Donald K. Herr of Quarryville died at Lancaster General Hospital on Saturday, March 8, 2014. He was 61. Mr. Herr was born in New Providence, a son of Betty Jane Henry Herr and the late Claude J. Herr. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Mr. Herr worked for the North American Pipe Company for more than 32 years. He was an avid Philadelphia sports fan. He pitched for the Buck Boys fast-patch softball team for many years.
An outdoorsman, he also enjoyed working on cars, watching NASCAR, and spending time with his grandchildren. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife of 36 years, Sandra D. Herr; three children, Donald K. Herr Jr. of Quarryville, Maya Bella Herr, fiancé of Larry Eaton of Port Deposit, Md., and Gregory Peter Herr, fiancé of Elizabeth Dockeney of Quarryville; three grandchildren, Sophia Marie Rose Herr of Millersville, Bentley Gregory Herr of Quarryville, and Jayson Michael Althouse-Griest of Quarryville; three siblings, Claude H., husband of Mary Herr of Lancaster, Carol S. Herr of Quarryville, and Gina, wife of Bud Tschudy of Lancaster; and numerous nieces and nephews. Friends may call at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1104 Kirkwood Pike, Quarryivlle, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13. Services will be held from the church at 6:30 p.m. on that date with Pastor Blake Deibler officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1701 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria VA 22311. Arrangements were made through Dewald Funeral and Cremation Services, Quarryville. Comments are closed.
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