Connie Herr Obituary
Connie S. Herr, 81, of Jackson Township, Wells County, Indiana, passed away unexpectedly at 10:33 p.m. on Monday, August 25, 2025, at Community East Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on December 3, 1943, in Bluffton, Indiana, to Boyd W. and Evelyn L. (Lee) Schweikhardt. Connie lived nearly all of her life in Jackson Township.
On December 3, 1961, Connie married Richard D. Herr, and they shared a loving marriage until his passing in 1998. Together they raised three children, Jeff, Bruce, and Sheri Herr. Connie was a 1961 graduate of Jackson High School, where she had been a cheerleader. She was an active member of The Church at McNatt in rural Wells County, where she helped on several different committees and made lifelong friendships.
Connie's greatest joy was her family, who truly were the light of her life. She cherished every moment spent with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Whether traveling, boating, or gathering with her "gal pals," Connie lived for the laughter, hugs, and presence of those she loved most. Her family will forever remember her as their biggest encourager, supporter, and source of unconditional love.
Survivors include her sons, Jeff (Micky) Herr of Warren and Bruce (Twilla) Herr of Warren; her 7 grandchildren, Acacia (Jim) Suhrer, of Bluffton, IN, Rachel (Natalia) Valente-Herr, of St. Paul, MN, Sadie (Cody) Allen, of Bonnie, IL, Brady Herr, of Warren, IN, Zane (Mackie) Herr, of Warren, IN, Abe (McKenna) Herr, of Montpelier, IN, Annie Herr, of Warren, IN; 6 great-grandchildren; brother and sister, Gary Schweikhardt of Warren, IN, and Brenda (Bob) Huffman of Warren, IN.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Richard D. Herr; her daughter, Sheri Herr (1989); her grandson, Clayton Herr (1992) and sister-in-law, Janie Schweikhardt (2014).
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 29, 2025, from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at The Church at McNatt. A funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at the church with Pastor Bill VanHaften officiating. There will be an hour of viewing held before the service starting at 10:00 am. Burial will follow at Jones Cemetery in rural Wells County.
Preferred memorials may be made to The Church at McNatt, 9183 W. 800 S., Montpelier, IN 47359.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Glancy-H. Brown & Son Funeral Home in Warren, Indiana.
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Published by WFFT-TV 55 News on Aug. 27, 2025.