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Richard Derr Obituary

Richard Ray Derr, 79, of Mertztown passed on Tuesday, February 2 at his home. He was the husband of Shirley (Freeby) Derr. He was a loving father to daughters: Bonnie Levins & her spouse Thomas of New Holland, and Brenda Hensinger & spouse Matthew of Macungie. Grandfather to: Darryl Breunig Jr.; Dominic Derr; Taylor Derhammer; Jacob & Jayden Hensinger - & great-grandfather to Warren & Reese. He was also a great brother to sisters: Eleanor, wife of Guerin Nestor of Mertztown & Geraldine, wife of Paul Leibensperger of Kempton. He was also uncle to Julie, Cheryl, Denise & Christina. Richard was born in Breinigsville on June 24, 1941 to the late Bernard & Bertha (Reichard) Derr. He enjoyed: family, gardening, NASCAR & PBS The Joy Of Painting, among other things. Arrangements will be private.

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Published by The Mercury from Feb. 10 to Feb. 18, 2021.

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Denise

February 18, 2021

Uncle Dicky you will be greatly missed. You and I shared the love for the "Dew". I think of all the memories we have from out with you guys. Please tell mammy pappy and Josh how much we love and miss them. Love you Uncle Dicky

Pat Flexer

February 14, 2021

Didn't know Dick that well, but do know he was good at keeping my knives sharp! He was loved by all and was a good neighbor(pop pop) to my daughter and her family! Dick and Shirley where always ready to help anyone who needed help! Dick will be deeply missed by all! Shirley did a great job of taking care if him during his ill days! My prayers to all!

Cheryl Day

February 13, 2021

We will all miss you a lot. We will always remember the fun times we had growing up when we stayed out there with you. Rest easy now, you deserve that. Thinking of the family during this sad time.

Geraldine

February 12, 2021

He was my brother, we had lots of fun growing up together. He was silly at times but was always caring. He loved his family and was quite artistic. He would do anything to help you out. We all will miss him dearly.

Matt Hensinger

February 12, 2021

For anyone that knew my Father-in-law Dick, they’d say he was a good man... a loving husband and father... and a downright staunch Pennsylvania Dutchman who stood his ground. We will all miss him dearly, his candid personality always kept me on my toes. I am better to have known him, and will always treasure our talks of racing and life. May God Bless our family as we deal with his loss.

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