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Robert L “Bob” Herr

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Robert L “Bob” Herr

Birth
Pennsylvania, USA
Death
4 May 2016 (aged 92)
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Burial
Conestoga, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA Add to Map
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Robert L. "Bob" Herr, 92 of Conestoga, PA, passed away on May 4, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by family.

Husband to the late Betty Louise Warfel Herr, he is survived by his daughter, Beverly K "Susie" Herr; granddaughters, Alison Herr Vazquez, Meredith K. married to Will Whitty and great granddaughter, Logan.

Bob was a staff sergeant, with the 1268 Combat Engineer Battalion during WWII. He proudly served in Europe and the Pacific, building bridges for the troops.

He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in electrical engineering, and worked for Philadelphia Electric Company. Designing street lights was one of his many tasks.

Bob is known for his great art work, particularly with colored pencils. His detailed creations have inspired many.

He was a member of the Conestoga Township Planning Commission and a founding member of the Conestoga Historical Society.

An avid fisherman, Bob would fish the Chesapeake Bay with the "Tuesday Gang." He was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.

A graveside service will be held on Monday May 9, 2016 at 10 AM, at the Conestoga United Methodist Church Cemetery, located on Sand Hill Rd., Conestoga, PA. There will be no viewing.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Conestoga United Methodist Church, 71 Sand Hill Rd., Conestoga, PA 17516 in memory of Bob and Betty Herr.

The family would like to thank the fantastic staff at Oak Leaf Manor Millersville for their kindness and care while dad was a guest with you. Also, thank you to the fabulous nurses and staff on 4 West at LGH.

To send an online condolence, please visit:www.snyderfuneralhome.com

(LNP 5/6/2016)
Robert L. "Bob" Herr, 92 of Conestoga, PA, passed away on May 4, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by family.

Husband to the late Betty Louise Warfel Herr, he is survived by his daughter, Beverly K "Susie" Herr; granddaughters, Alison Herr Vazquez, Meredith K. married to Will Whitty and great granddaughter, Logan.

Bob was a staff sergeant, with the 1268 Combat Engineer Battalion during WWII. He proudly served in Europe and the Pacific, building bridges for the troops.

He graduated from the University of Illinois with a degree in electrical engineering, and worked for Philadelphia Electric Company. Designing street lights was one of his many tasks.

Bob is known for his great art work, particularly with colored pencils. His detailed creations have inspired many.

He was a member of the Conestoga Township Planning Commission and a founding member of the Conestoga Historical Society.

An avid fisherman, Bob would fish the Chesapeake Bay with the "Tuesday Gang." He was a fan of the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles.

A graveside service will be held on Monday May 9, 2016 at 10 AM, at the Conestoga United Methodist Church Cemetery, located on Sand Hill Rd., Conestoga, PA. There will be no viewing.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Conestoga United Methodist Church, 71 Sand Hill Rd., Conestoga, PA 17516 in memory of Bob and Betty Herr.

The family would like to thank the fantastic staff at Oak Leaf Manor Millersville for their kindness and care while dad was a guest with you. Also, thank you to the fabulous nurses and staff on 4 West at LGH.

To send an online condolence, please visit:www.snyderfuneralhome.com

(LNP 5/6/2016)

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