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| | | Donald L. Kerr |  | | Born: 06/17/1952 | | Birth Location: Estherville, Iowa | | Death Date: 06/25/2008 | | Death Location:Estherville, Iowa | | Service: Funeral Services will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 28, 2008 at the Bethel Lutheran Church in Graettinger. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery of South Walnut Township. | | Visitation: The family will greet friends from 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the church on Saturday. Joyce-Alesch Funeral Home in Graettinger is handling the arrangements. | | Donald Lee Kerr was born June 17, 1952, in Estherville, Iowa the son of Howard and Doris (Raepe) Kerr. He was a 1971 graduate of Emmetsburg High School, and he attended Iowa Lakes Community College. Don was also a graduate of the Police Academy at Camp Dodge in Johnston, Iowa.
On July 19, 1997, Don was united in marriage to Mary Clayton at Bethel Lutheran Church in Graettinger. The couple made their home in Graettinger. Don worked in several law enforcement agencies. He worked as a Palo Alto County Deputy Sheriff, police officer for the city of West Bend, Fort Dodge State Prison and he was currently employed as a correctional officer with the Correctional Facility in Rockwell City.
Don enjoyed Dale Earnhardt, John Wayne, fishing and woodworking. Most of all, he loved to spend time with his family. He was a wonderful husband, father, son and friend.
Left to cherish his memory are his wife, Mary of Graettinger and their two children: Gabrielle and Donelle Kerr of Graettinger; two other children: Kristen Lee and Cory Kerr of Rochester; his mother, Doris Kerr of Graettinger; sister, Vicki Rathbun (Steve) of Rochester, MN; brother, Tim Kerr (Kim) of Cylinder, Iowa; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father, Howard; and an infant brother.
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| | Posted at: 07/21/2008 | | By: Mary Carr | | Mary, Gaby and Donelle, I just found out and my heart goes out to all of you as well as my prayers for strength and healing. I have many memories of being with your family with Don there, you are blessed. May god hold you in his hands. I love you all and will contact you. Mary |
| | Posted at: 06/29/2008 | | By: Jenn and Todd Wolff | | Mary, Todd and I are so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband Don. We have many fun memories of you when we worked at SNC together years ago. I always remember you telling stories of Don and Gabby. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. |
| | Posted at: 06/28/2008 | | By: Jenn Schnell | | Mary, Gabby, and Donelle-I am so sorry for your loss. I remember Don from when I was a little girl and he was a deputy. I'd see him at picnics or when I'd visit my mom (Jean Reed) at work. He was such a kind and gentle man. I hope that you can find peace in all the wonderful memories that you have with him.
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| | Posted at: 06/27/2008 | | By: Cindy & Bruce Arnold | | We are friends of Tim's. We were very surprised to hear about Don and wish to extend our sympathy to you and your family. Our prayers are with you! |
| | Posted at: 06/27/2008 | | By: Tony & Rosemary Petersen | | Art & Wanda Kerr are our aunt and uncle.
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Tony and Rosemary |
| | Posted at: 06/27/2008 | | By: a friend | | i am so sorry to hear of don's passing. may you know that god is holding you all in the palm of his hands. |
| | Posted at: 06/27/2008 | | By: Steph Colsrud | | I am so sorry
If you guys need anything, please call |
| | Posted at: 06/26/2008 | | By: Lou and Deb Nitchals | | We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. |
| | Posted at: 06/26/2008 | | By: Brenda Kulow | | My heart goes out to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers. |
| | Posted at: 06/26/2008 | | By: Laure Oppenheimer | | Mary and girls,
My deepest sympathy to you all. I was shocked to hear of Don's passing. Please know that you are all in my prayers and I am thinking of you often. Take care and God Bless you all.
Laure Oppenheimer |
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