Richard “Dick” Duerr
Age 92, passed peacefully on September 17, 2024 after a long and contented life. Cremation has taken place to be followed by a celebration of his life in Long Lake NY on July 15, 2024. Further details to follow.
Happily married for 52 years to Leona (nee Zaiser), and a loving father to Valerie, George and Mark, Dick was born to George and Christina Duerr of Lyndhurst New Jersey. Dick served 4 years in the US Navy, attended the University of Delaware, and had a successful accounting career with firms in New York and New Jersey.
Dick cherished family and friend time in Long Lake NY where swimming, waterskiing, and campfires created a lifetime of cherished memories for all. Other interests included golf, crossword puzzles, and following the New York Yankees. He was a lifelong member of the Lutheran Church.
Dick is survived by daughter, Valerie Duerr MD; son, Mark (Jill); daughter-in-law, Anna-Marie Duerr; step-daughter, Mary Deel (Phil); grandchildren, Malory (Kurt), Emily (Shane), Lisa (James), Luke, and Evan; step-grandchildren Ian, Zach (Candace), Bertille (Brian); a great grandson and multiple step-great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death and is now reunited with his wife, son, George; brother, Ralph; sister-in-law, Lois; and his parents.
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Val and Mark, and the entire Duerr family, I am very sorry for your loss. Although I haven’t seen Uncle Dick in years, I do remember his gentleness and warmth, how he helped me overcome my fear of his German Shepherd, and memories of Long Lake. May he rest in sweet peace.
Truly a wonderful and benevolent individual.
I have wonderful memories of Dick Duerr, a great friend and a great gentleman. My husband Bill and I enjoyed our friendship that started in Lyndhurst, NJ back in the 1950’s. We had a wonderful group of friends who stayed in touch through a lifetime of family adventures. My thoughts go out to Val, Mark and all his family and friends.
We lost a true gentle man and a fine neighbor.
Dear Duerr Clan,
My sincere condolences to you. Dick will definitely be missed. I remember him telling me how much he loved to come to Long Lake in the summer to get a balance in life and a reality check from “the la la land at the Villages.”
I will continue to look at his camp’s porch as I swim and paddle by, remembering his waving and smiling in his friendly way.
❤️