Anna Dorathea “Dorle” Nau Kerr, 76, of Staunton, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, August 9, 2017, at Augusta Health after suffering a fall in her home on the previous day.
She was born January 16, 1941, in Germany, the youngest of six children born to Alfons and Maria Nau. She was raised in a loving family along with her two cousins who were considered as siblings rather than cousins.
She and her husband lived in various parts of the United States during his military career but settled in Staunton when he left the Armed Forces to raise their family and be near relatives. After her children were older, Mrs. Kerr was employed by Edelweiss Restaurant, Buck Horn Inn retiring from Schwarzchild’s Clothing Store. She served faithfully in St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Staunton participating in a wide variety of activities often focused on the care and well-being of others. Mrs. Kerr was an excellent cook especially known for her delicious and delightful Christmas cookies which she made in abundance and generously shared with family and friends. In addition, she was an accomplished knitter making exquisite dollies, furniture scarves, and assorted decorative laces.
Mrs. Kerr is survived by her husband, Bill, her sons, Hyde and Patrick and his wife Wendy and their children, Noelle and Peter. She is also survived by two brothers, Hans-Peter and Erich; a sister, Margot Eibes, all of Germany; a niece, Jutta and her husband, Bob Kulze, and their two sons, David and Kevin, of Arizona and many extended family members.
Visitation for family and friends will be held on Sunday, August 13, 2017, from 6 until 8 p.m. at Henry Funeral Home. On Monday, August 14, a Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church at 10 a.m. followed by interment at Thornrose Cemetery. Following the services, family and friends are encouraged to attend a reception in the church’s Fellowship Hall.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, 118 North Augusta Street, Staunton, VA 24401.