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Robert L. ”Bob” Herr, 92

May 04, 2016

Robert L. ”Bob” Herr of Conestoga, PA, passed away on May 4, 2016 at Lancaster General Hospital surrounded by family. He was 92.
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 10am, 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.
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Condolences to the Family

May 06, 2016

Dear Susie and girls,
I am saddened to learn of your father and grandfather’s passing. I have many pleasant memories of Bob as he regaled me with tales of his early life in Conestoga, wartime in the Pacific, career with PE and so much more! As I performed my duties across Main Street, he would often walk over to offer landscape advice or to entertain me with a story about “Osc”, and together, their escapades in the old days.
My first Halloween at Conestoga, I recall Bob approaching me with a mischievous grin and introducing me to a device of his own invention: a large metal hook attached to an extension pole. He said that I would find it useful…the following morning, I arrived to prepare for a service, only to find massive volumes of toilet paper criss-crossing Main Street in the trees above – apparently a longstanding Conestoga Halloween tradition, which with Bob’s help, was quickly removed in time for the funeral service that was scheduled for later that day.
After your mother’s passing, he spoke of her often and of them being together since childhood. With his expressive widening eyes and the familiar cock of his head , I can see him and hear him yet, saying. “you know, I married my best friend!. We were never not together” Well Susie, I hope you find comfort in knowing they are together again…
Ever the gentleman, I valued your dad’s friendship and I will miss him.

With Sincere Sympathy,
James B. Steffy

Services: Monday, May 09, 2016; 10:00 AM; Conestoga United Methodist Church Cemetery; 71 Sand Hill Road; Conestoga, PA
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