William R. Kerr, 88, of Monongahela, died Tuesday, December 20, 2016 in his home. He was born February 9, 1928 in Greensburg, the son of Arthur D. and Hazel Patterson Kerr.
Bill retired from US Steel, Irvin Works with thirty seven years of employment. He was a Korean War veteran, having served in the US Army. Bill enjoyed riding his motorcycle, boating and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Marlene Kerr with whom he celebrates fifty years of marriage on Thursday, December 22, 2016; son, John Kerr and wife Karen of Finleyville; grandson, Eric Kerr; two nieces, Linda Mizwa of Monongahela, and Sherry Mizwa of Donora.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Maxine Mizwa and Norma Jean Kerr who died in infancy; niece, Vicki Mizwa; and nephew, William Mizwa.
Friends will be received on Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 West Main Street, Monongahela, where services will be held on Friday, December 23, 2016 at 11:00 AM with the Pastor Charles E. Owston officiating. Interment will follow in the Monongahela Cemetery with military honors accorded by the Mon Valley Firing Squad and Honor Guard.