Millard Kerr
May 12, 2015
Millard Lee Kerr (ML) was born November 2, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa to Jesse and Beulah (Mace) Kerr. He passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at the age of 85 in Bradenton, Florida.
Lee graduated from North High School in 1947. He attended Drake University where he played in the band. Lee proudly served in the Naval Reserves. He excelled in everything he did especially in the insurance industry for over 50 years. He owned his own insurance agencies for over 30 years winning numerous awards. Lee held many memberships within the community such as Gnemeth Masonic Lodge #577, Za Ga Zig Shrine in Altoona and Clive, and as a Mobile Noble. He will be remembered as a hard worker, quick witted, and dog lover. Lee traveled extensively to places such as, Alaska, Hawaii, Switzerland, Vienna, Ireland, Hong Kong and many more.
Lee is survived by the mother of his six children whom he was married to for 29 years, Marjorie Martin (Blaser); his daughters, Linda Allen, Sandi (Tom) Morris, Shari (Pete) Leo, and Jeri (Mike) Schrimper; sons, Mike (Joni) Kerr and Steve (Becky) Kerr; step-son, Chuck Toomer; 15 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and his beloved beagle, Cindy.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Kay Kerr; brother, Bill Kerr; sister, Dorothy Myers; daughter, Amy Sue Kerr; and son-in-law, Larry Allen.
Services will be held at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, May 21, 2015. Funeral service will begin at 11 a.m., Friday, May 22nd followed by interment at Masonic Cemetery.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Lisa Meendering
05/21/2015
I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Millard Kerr. He was such a great person . Loved his family unconditionally. I have many good memories of sitting on the patio and listening to his stories, laughing with him and spending time with him and Kay when baby Madilyn was born. I would sit with them at the Heart Center years ago while I was waiting to be seen and he and Kay would make time go by much faster while we all waited . I always loved visiting with him and kay . Usually when Joe was doing yard work or helping them out on there home. Although its difficult today to see beyond the sorry, may looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow. So sorry for your families loss.
Thomas Tow
05/18/2015
Dear Linda, I knew your Dad for over 30 years and he always had such a zest for our great insurace business. It was such a pleasure to know him. Lee always cared about his family, agents and clients. You have my sincere symathy. Tom Tow
Sue Fleischacker
05/18/2015
Dear Linda, I was very sorry to hear from Willie about the loss of your Dad. I send you all my sympathy.
Marlene Lagerstrom
05/17/2015
Sorry to hear about M. L. Time passes
so fast, but there are memories from year past. It was so nice of him to come for Ted's funeral. Will miss him.