Ray Doerr

Ralph Jay Doerr, 84, died Sunday, October 18, 2009 at his home. He was born May 21, 1925 in Irene, SD to Harry and Gertrude (Bache) Doerr. Ralph graduated from the University of Minnesota in 1946. He served in the Navy, worked as an advertising manager and later owned his own custom framing shop and art gallery in Los Altos, CA. He and his wife, Rosemarie married on July 17, 1971. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Rosemarie Doerr of Raleigh, NC; daughter, Linda D. Piccola and husband, Tony of Apex, NC; sister, Hazel Enfield of Cedar Rapids, IA, brother, Frank Doerr of Maryland Heights, MO; grandchildren, Scott, Kate and Michael Piccola of Apex and Melissa Piccola of Cary; nine nieces and nephews. Ralph is preceded in death by one grandson, John Piccola. A memorial mass will be held at 11AM, Saturday, October 31, 2009 at the Newman Catholic Student Center, 218 Pittsboro St., Chapel Hill, NC 27516. Online condolences may be sent atwww.brownwynne.com