2020
Louis J. Herr, 93, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Bishop Drumm Retirement Community after a short illness. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 27 at Iles Westover Chapel, concluding with a 7 p.m. Vigil Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, February 28 at St. Pius X Catholic Church with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 2 at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery. Lou was born October 19, 1926 in Minneapolis, MN, the second of the four children of John and Margaret (Weber) Herr. After completing his education in Minneapolis, he entered the Coast Guard and served in the Aleutian Islands during World War II. On November 26, 1949, he and Kathryn Ann Christel were married in Saint Louis Park, MN. They made their home in Willmar, MN for a time, then, in 1962, Lou’s work in insurance took them to Urbandale, IA. He was an agent for Super Valu until his retirement. Lou had been a member of St. Pius X Catholic Church since moving to Urbandale. He participated with the Knights of Columbus and the Holy Name Society. In addition to hunting and fishing, Lou enjoyed playing golf and was a charter member of the Urbandale Country Club. People were drawn to Lou’s loyalty, good nature and welcoming smile. He had many long-time friends and had played poker with the same group for over 30 years. He used his retirement years to provide care and support to elderly friends in the community. Lou was devoted to his family and made time with them a priority. Those left to cherish his memory include his two children, Mary McLaughlin of Florence, AZ and William (Christa) Herr of St. Peter, MN; two grandchildren, Elizabeth (Billy) Hanson of St. Peter, MN and Hannah Herr of St. Cloud, MN; two great granddaughters, Charlee and Kirby Hanson; two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Herr of Battle Creek, MI and Patricia Aaker of Litchfield, MN and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn; granddaughter, Emily Herr; and three siblings, George Herr, Mary (Lawrence) Cooksey and Edward Herr. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Pius X Catholic Church. ARRANGEMENTS BY ILES FUNERAL HOMES ~ WESTOVER CHAPEL. To send flowers or a remembrance gift to the family of Louis Herr, please visit our Tribute Store.
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Death notice for the town of: Des Moines, state: Iowa