Doerr

Russell L. Doerr, 84, of Sarver, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, while surrounded by his family at the Allegheny Valley Hospital.

Russ was born in Saxonburg on Sept. 22, 1938, and was the son of the late Ralph J. and Virginia (Johnston) Doerr. He was the widower of Lois (Simpson) Doerr, who passed away in 2019.

Russ was a 1956 graduate of Freeport High School, although he attended Freeport only for his last years of high school.

Russ retired from Penn United Technologies in Cabot, where he was the press room supervisor. He previously worked at Oberg Industries and Du-Co Ceramics Company.

His greatest loves were his family, and his dog and best buddy, Parker, who was always by his side for the last four years. He loved his grandkids and was so proud of each of them and was always their biggest fan. Russ enjoyed sitting on the back porch during the summer watching the grandkids in the pool or watching a baseball game on TV, spending time with his friends, and going out for lunch and cocktails most days.

Before his wife’s passing, Russ and Lois enjoyed their Floral Design Specialties business in Sarver, flower and vegetable gardening, traveling and, most of all, spending time with the children and grandchildren. Russ and Lois were married for 59 wonderful years. Lois was the love of his life and he had missed her dearly, so we take comfort that they have been reunited.

Russ is survived by his son, Chris, and Hallie Doerr of South Buffalo Township; a daughter, Heather, and Mike Collins of Sarver; and his four grandkids, Julie, Natalie and Christopher Doerr, and Mallory Collins.

Russ is also survived by his sister, Linda Zema; his sisters-in-law, Doris Doerr and Beverly Doerr; and numerous nieces and nephews whom he was very close to.

In addition to his beloved wife, Lois, his parents, and his in-laws, Russ was preceded in death by his brothers, Donald and John “Jack” Doerr.

DOERR — Friends of Russell L. Doerr, who died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, will be received from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday at FOX FUNERAL HOME, 410 W. Main St., Saxonburg.

Funeral services will follow at 4:30 p.m. with J. Paul McCracken officiating.

Interment will be in the Sarverville Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to Orphans of the Storm, 11878 PA-85, Kittanning PA 16201.

For more information, please visit www.foxfuneralhomeinc.com.

Please sign the guest book at www.butlereagle.com.