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Samuel Duerr Obituary
Samuel A. Duerr Jr., a man of family, faith and country, passed away peacefully at his home Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 57 years, Lorraine Tomasek Duerr, and is survived by his children, Sam Duerr III (Patricia), Sidney Pinnie (Mark), Dave Duerr (Margie). He is the proud grandfather of Elizabeth McGonigle (Brendan), Laura Pinnie, and Annie, Sam IV, Chris and Morgan Duerr.
Mr. Duerr was born in Allison Park January 13, 1925, to Sidney (Rebert) and Samuel Duerr and attended Etna High School. He enlisted in the Navy's Officers Training Program and served his country during World War II and the Korean War, attaining the rank of Lieutenant Junior Grade.
Upon graduation from Grove City College in 1948, he began a career in the packaging industry. After marrying Lorraine in 1951, they founded Duerr Acetate Box Company in 1953 in Mars. Mr. and Mrs. Duerr actively grew the company, renamed it Duerr Packaging Co., Inc., and moved it to its present locations of Burgettstown and Imperial. In addition to his continual involvement in the company, Mr. Duerr was a founding member of Rich-Mar Rotary and dedicated his time to the John E. Mair Masonic Lodge of Mars, Parkway West Rotary, SCORE of Pittsburgh, the Mars United Presbyterian Church, Cranberry Community United Presbyterian Church, and, in the last 20 years, St. Andrews UP Church of Sewickley.
Visitation will be held from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, October 27, at St. Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 801 Beaver Street, Sewickley.
His service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 28, at St. Andrews United Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Allegheny County Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Andrews United Presbyterian Church, 801 Beaver Street, Sewickley, PA 15143, or the Parkinson Foundation of Western PA, 575 Lincoln Avenue #101, Bellevue, PA 15202.
Many friends, caregivers and medical professionals provided support and comfort to Mr. Duerr and his family.
Arrangements by Copeland's.
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Marsha Maga
October 19, 2020
Awesome memories in my heart forever. Never to be forgotten.
Marsha Maga
October 25, 2019
I'm so sorry for your loss. You have my deepest sympathy. Sending prayers for y'all. I will always remember him in my heart.
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