Our dear father, brother, son, William James Doerr, Jr., 71, of Slippery Rock, passed away quietly with his family on Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
William (Jim) was born on July 5, 1951, in Butler, PA – the son of the late William James Doerr, Sr. and Catherine (Trimbur) Doerr.
His joy in life was his grandchildren, gardening, and music. He was a talented guitar player who was in many bands over the years. He spent his career at AK Steel, worked hard and never shirked at task. He loved his family, friends, and his animals. He had a great sense of humor, was cheerful in all weathers and will be sorely missed by many.
William is survived by his three children, daughter, Sarah Elaine Doerr of Phoenix, AZ; son, William (Bill) James Doerr, III and his wife Kathleen Marie Doerr of Butler; his son Orren Paul Doerr of Butler; grandsons, William James Doerr, IV, and Hunter James Ferrer; his brother Rick Doerr of Butler and his 2 sisters, Doreen Doerr of Butler and Diane (John) Henry of Meridian.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Linda Gale (Jury) Doerr and his brother, Stephen John Doerr.
Friends will be received to remember and honor the life of William at Young Funeral Home, Ltd., 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, on Saturday, September 17 from 3 to 5 PM.