Obituary of Richard L. Kerr

Mr. Richard L. Kerr, 86, of 131 Chappel Hill Rd. Grand Valley, died Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 11:50 PM at the Corry Manor. Richard was born on October 31, 1929 in Titusville to the late Gordon John and Blanche Lingo Kerr. He married Hazel Gilborn on June 5, 1953. She preceded him in death on January 31, 2016. He attended Enterprise Schools. Richard served as a veteran in the US Army; entering on March 6, 1951, and was honorably discharged on July 25, 1952. Richard worked as a puller on local oil leases until his retirement in 1983. He enjoyed hunting and fishing in his earlier years, and repairing tractors and lawnmowers, and feeding birds. Richard is survived by his 3 children, Gregory Kerr of Rochester, NY, Gary Kerr and wife Nancy of Grand Valley, Mary Beth Steffens and husband Charles of Spring Creek; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents he was preceded in death by an infant son; one brother Floyd Kerr; six sisters, Elaine Moore, Betty Murray, Marjorie Stroup, Mildred Ames, Effie McCurdy and Geraldine Stroup. Friends may call at the Gordon B. Garrett Funeral Home 303 N. Washington St. on Friday, February 12, 2016 from 10 AM to 12 PM, at which time a funeral service will be conducted with Chuck Steffens, officiating. Interment will be at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Grand Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Main Street, Grand Valley, PA 16420. If you wish to leave a condolence, go to garrettfuneralhomeinc.com