Fred A. Kerr, 73, Punxsutawney, died Saturday, October 22, 2016, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born November 22, 1942, in Punxsutawney, a son of the late Ellen L. (Snyder) and Oliver C. Kerr.
He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Punxsutawney.
Fred worked for County Market for fourteen years, mowed lawns, and washed cars. He always had a smile on his face.
He was a Representative for PEER at Mulberry Square and loved going to Camp Friendship and all other activities through The ARC of Jefferson County.
He enjoyed going for rides, collecting calendars, crafts, being around people, going for walks and on trips, fishing, bowling, movies, and going to church.
Surviving relatives include four siblings, Norman A. Kerr of Chase City, VA, Judy Ingros and husband Jon of Punxsutawney, Millie Buffington and husband Gary of Pensacola, FL, and Denny Kerr and wife Barb of Punxsutawney; three nieces, Shannon Wesdock, Jody Smith, and Renee Ellis; and four nephews, John Ingros, Gary Buffington, Jr., Mike Kerr, and Garrett Neal.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister JoAnn Kerr and a sister-in-law Mary Kerr.
Friends will be received from 4 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, October 27, 2016, at the
First Baptist Church of Punxsutawney.
Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Punxsutawney.
Memorial contributions may be made, in memory of Mr. Kerr, to the First Baptist Church of Punxsutawney, 209 East Union Street, Punxsutawney, PA 15767.
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