John W. Doerr

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John Doerr Obituary

John "Jack" W. Doerr, 65, of Aurora, passed at his home with family around him Friday, Nov. 24, 2006 after a courageous battle with cancer since February, 2006. Beloved son of the late Homer and Rose, nee Hass, Doerr; loving husband for 42 years of Deanna "Dee", nee Lauritsen, Doerr; dear father of John (Kimberly), Dave and Amy (Tony) Schaefer; fond brother of Marilyn (Charles) Bonano, Jeanne (Jim) Morrell, Carol (Tom) Sarsfield, Tom, Kathy (John) Green, Robert (Maryann), David (Susan), Susan (Bob) Roberts, Jim and Bill; cherished grandfather of Kelly and Stephanie Doerr and Alexis and Kyle Schaefer. Retired in 1999 from Experian as information security director. Served his country with the U.S. Air Force from 1960-1964 with the Strategic Air Command during the Cuban missile crisis. Funeral Services Tuesday 9 a.m. at the Beidelman-Kunsch Funeral Home, 24021 W. Royal Worlington Dr., at Rt. 59, to a 10 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 801 S. Eola Rd., Aurora. Interment Risen Lord Cemetery, Oswego. Visitation will be held on Monday from 3 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorials to Our Lady of Mercy Building Fund or the American Cancer Society. Info, 630-355-0264 www.beidelmankunschfh.com

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Nov. 26, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for John Doerr

11 Entries

Erik Findeisen

December 5, 2006

Dear Doerr Family, My thoughts and prayers are with Jack and your family. I worked with Jack at Metromail for many years. He was a great guy and will be missed.

Sincerly,

Erik Findeisen

Maryann Litz

December 5, 2006

Dear Doerr Family, I am deeply sorry and saddened for the loss of such a great man and friend. I have known Jack since 1984 as I worked for him and spent a lot of time on committees with him - Please know that your family and Jack are in my prayers.

Bob Samusevich

December 3, 2006

To the Doerr family: I was saddened to hear of the passing of Jack. I worked with Jack for many years at Metromail/Experian. He was the best manager and individual that one could work for. He taught me a lot about decision-making which I still utilize to this day on my job at Experian. Jack always had an "open door" policy in that he always stated that if you had a problem or issue to come and talk to him about it. He always made the time to sit and listen and try to resolve issues and problems.
My condolescences to his family.

kim johnson

December 1, 2006

Please know how deeply saddened I was to hear about Jack. I have some very fond memories of working with Jack for many years at MEC/Metromail/RRD/Experian. I even worked with Amy and Dave.

My prayers are with all of you- I was sorry I could not make the service due to being out of town.

God Bless.

November 29, 2006

To Amy, Tony, and the entire Doerr Family,
We were saddened to hear about John, our hearts go out to you at this time and in the coming months. Please know we are praying for you. Danny and Lynn Neill

Kathy Stuhr

November 28, 2006

My thoughts and prayers are with the Doerr family. I knew Jack 'back in the day' at Metromail/Experian and what a kind man he was. I am very sad to hear of his passing.

Wayne Lavezzi

November 28, 2006

To the Doerr Family,
Please accept my most heartfelt sympathy for your loss.

I met Jack on my first day at Metromail and he made me feel immediately welcome. The friendship and warmth he exuded to me that day was not a front but the way Jack was everyday with everybody. A kind word, a shared laugh, a caring nod of understanding - these are the character attributes that I will always remember about Jack and defined his very essence.

May God be your strength and comfort in these difficult days

Again, my deepest condolences for your family's loss.

Respectfully,

Wayne

Georgie Palac

November 27, 2006

I worked with Jack at Metromail and knew him to be a very kind person and a true gentleman. My best memory of Jack is when I chanced to meet up with him at McDonald's on Roosevelt Road one day. He was having lunch and reading the paper and I asked if I could join him for lunch. I don't remember what we talked about, but I remember that we had the nicest visit. I am saddened by his passing and wish to extend my deepest sympathy to Jack's family.

Scott Benzie

November 27, 2006

To the Doerr Family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. May God be your strength and comfort. Jack and I worked together at Metromail for many years. He was a great man to work with and be around, which only leads me to believe that he was a great husband, father, brother, and grandfather.

I truly wish that I could come in person to pass along my condolences, but know that I have and will prayer for your family in this time of need.

God Bless

Scott

Arnie Pyle

November 27, 2006

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2006

Mel Giles

November 26, 2006

Jack was always a gentleman of the first order. I was pleasantly surprised when he came to my book signing in Mtn. Home, AR a few years ago and we had a long, memorable conversation about our days at Metromail. My condolences to his wife and family.

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