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James Emory Herr

Birth	:	15 Feb 1933 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	3 Oct 2015 Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.2938995, -84.2583008
Description	:	James Emory Herr, 82, of Defiance, died early Saturday, October 3, 2015, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio, on February 15, 1933, the son of the late John and Margaret (Keller) Herr. He married Alta Frances Elchinger on June 2, 1956; she preceded him in death on January 9, 1999. A lifelong resident of Defiance, he was a loving husband, friend, a wonderful father and enjoyed church, family, golf and all sports. He was an active member of St. Michael's, St. Mary's and St. Patrick's of Bryan, Catholic churches. He served in the... Read More	James Emory Herr, 82, of Defiance, died early Saturday, October 3, 2015, at home surrounded by family. He was born in Defiance, Ohio, on February 15, 1933, the son of the late John and Margaret (Keller) Herr. He married Alta Frances Elchinger on June 2, 1956; she preceded him in death on January 9, 1999. A lifelong resident of Defiance, he was a loving husband, friend, a wonderful father and enjoyed church, family, golf and all sports. He was an active member of St. Michael's, St. Mary's and St. Patrick's of Bryan, Catholic churches. He served in the U.S. Army Airborne from May 1953 till May 1955. He worked at Dinner Bell in maintenance until closing and then worked at Paulding County Hospital in maintenance until retirement in 2000. He was a life member of VFW Post 3360, AMVETS, Eagles and Jewel American Legion. He is survived by daughters, Joni (Brad) Smith of Hillsdale, Mich., Kathy (Michael) Froelich of Defiance and Kelly (Kevin) Shannon of Defiance; beloved companion Mary Coyler of Bryan and family; sisters, Katherine Bobilya of Fort Wayne and Rose Slocum of Fort Wayne; and brother Bernard (Dorothy) Herr of Defiance. He is also survived by six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Frances of 43 years; sisters, Mary Leopold, Helen Diehl and Betty Smith; and brothers, John Herr, Joseph and Leo Herr. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Mary Catholic Church, Defiance, at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, October 6, with Father John Stites officiating. Friends are invited to call Monday from 4-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Lawson-Roessner Funeral Home, 1753 S. Clinton St., Defiance, Ohio. The rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Burial will be in Riverview Memory Gardens.

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Where is James Emory Herr's memorial?
James Emory Herr's memorial is located at: Riverview Memory Gardens, Defiance, Defiance County, USA.
When did James Emory Herr death?
James Emory Herr death on 3 Oct 2015 in Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Where are the coordinates of the James Emory Herr's memorial?
Latitude: 41.2938995
Longitude: -84.2583008

Family Members:

Parent

John A. Herr

(1873 - 1960)

Margaret Keller Herr

(1888 - 1966)

Spouse

Alta Frances Elchinger Herr

(1935 - 1999)

Siblings

Mary Katherine Herr Leopold

(1921 - 2014)

John Henry Herr

(1923 - 2001)

Helen Ruth Herr Diehl

(1925 - 2007)

Joseph William Herr

(1927 - 1987)

Bernard Andrew Herr

(1928 - 2022)

Leo A Herr

(1934 - 1939)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverview Memory Gardens
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2938995, -84.2583008

2. Rohn Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2963982, -84.2643967

3. Huse Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2851982, -84.2464981

4. Hohenberger Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2728004, -84.2705994

5. Stykeman-Minsel Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2970010, -84.2931180

6. Hire Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2797012, -84.2956009

7. Parry Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2230988

8. Independence Cemetery
Independence, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2980995, -84.3019028

9. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

10. Brinkman Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3116989, -84.2108002

11. Ayersville Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2518500, -84.2883800

12. Old Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2458687, -84.2483139

13. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220

14. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2366982, -84.2363968

15. Huston Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3053017, -84.1680984

16. Hill Cemetery
Ayersville, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2242012, -84.2743988

17. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

18. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

19. Fort Defiance Burial Ground
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2875340, -84.3575200

20. Kahlo Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2789001, -84.3563995

21. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

22. Presbyterian Cemetery (Defunct)
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.2829850, -84.3591420

23. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

24. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200