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Rudy Hoerr Obituary
PEORIA - Rudy Hoerr, 91, of Peoria died at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, at his residence.
He was born May 9, 1921, in Milford, Ind., to David A. and Rose Y. Yoder Hoerr. He married Annie Tyrrell on Dec. 13, 1941, in Peoria. She preceded him in death on Nov. 12, 2001, in Sycamore, Ill.
He also was preceded in death by two brothers.
He is survived by his children, Linda (Michael) Gardiner of East Peoria, Irvin (Cheryl) Hoerr of South Padre Island, Texas, and Scott (Karen) Hoerr of Seffner, Fla.; six grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; his brothers, Carl (Evelyn) Hoerr of Peoria, Jim (Virginia) Hoerr of Peoria, John (Dorothy) Hoerr of Edwards and George Hoerr of Brimfield; his sisters, Marie (Reuben) Huber of Peoria, Mildred (Art) Moser of Peoria, Florence (Tom) Barkley of Peoria and Eloise Meister of Peoria; as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was a World War II veteran, serving in the United States Army Air Corps, the United States Air Force and was a charter member of the Illinois Air National Guard, 169th Fighter Squadron, retiring as a lieutenant colonel after many years of service to his nation.
He and his brothers, Jim and John, were co-owners of D. A. Hoerr & Sons Landscaping in Peoria. He and his wife Annie formed R/A Hoerr Inc., an automobile racing company which is now Hoerr Racing Products. He and Annie were both inducted into the Greater Peoria Sports Hall of Fame.
He was a member of USAC, the United States Automobile Club. He was the first president of the Richwoods School Board.
Rudy was a member of Peoria Apostolic Christian Church, where services will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2012. The church ministers will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 23, at the Wilton Mortuary in Peoria, and from 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday morning at the church. Burial will be in Swan Lake Memory Gardens in Peoria.
Online condolences may be left for the family at www.thewiltonmortuary.com.
Memorials may be made to Peoria Apostolic Christian Church.
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November 29, 2012
I didn't know Rudy, but I remember reading that years ago he had hired an (at the time) unknown driver named Al Unser Sr. As a racing fan, I appreciated Rudy's enthusiasm for the sport.
November 27, 2012
My heartfelt sympathy to all of my "Cuzzins". Separated by distance but not by thought and prayer. So sorry not able to be there to help lay Rudy to rest. Was able to recieve sermon on the web-site, a very touching tribute to my dear cousin, 15 days apart in age,and many good memories. With our love, "cuzzin" Bob and Marguerite
Clara Deemie
November 25, 2012
Rudy was a wonderful,kind and very nice man. I miss him.
Cynthia Wright
November 24, 2012
My prayers and thoughts are with the family during their sorrow and lost of their love one Rudy Hoerr.
Jane Inman
November 23, 2012
Our thoughts and prayes are with the Hoerr family at this time!
November 22, 2012
Sorry for your loss the Murphy family
Gus Krantz
November 22, 2012
I hope and pray that you will have strength during this time of loss.
steve brandt
November 22, 2012
Thoughts and Prayers to the Hoerr family . mr Hoerr will be missed by everyone and our racing family as well.
SHIRLEY OSBORNE
November 22, 2012
MY SYMPAATHYS TO THE FAMILY MEMBERS OF RUDY. MY HUSBAND FLEW WITH HIM IN THE GUARDS AND ANNIE AND I WENT ALL THRU SCHOOL.
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