Det. Brian Marshall Kerr

Det. Brian Marshall Kerr, ret., 51, of Mansfield passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital. Brian was born on August 8, 1966 in Wellington, Ohio. He was the son of Theodore Kerr and Janet (Runkle) Michael.

Brian was a graduate of Madison High School, and proudly served our country in the United States Marine Corp. Brian, also called "Robocop", had a 25 year long career with the City of Mansfield Police Department. He was one of the first bicycle patrol officers, he worked with K-9 partners, was a rifle marksman with the SWAT team, and lastly was a detective with economic crimes unit. Brian enjoyed staying fit and was very athletic, enjoyed swimming, wrestling and playing football. Taking his skills to another level, he enjoyed coaching wrestling at Madison. Brian was a licensed auctioneer and presided over many benefit auctions. With everything that he was involved with, his most important role in life was that of a husband, father, brother and son. He loved his family and his dogs. He greatly enjoyed his horses that he had with his wife and children.

Brian leaves behind his wife of 20 years, Teri (Squires) Kerr; children, Zach Cochran, Morgan Kerr (Jarrod Harvey), and Kaleigh Kerr; his parents, Ted Kerr, Jan (Dennis) Michael, and Jan and Bob Daniels; step mother, Joyce Kerr his siblings, Michelle (Jim) Donaldson, Tia (Michael) Lum, Jackie (Keith) Cona, and Tess Tomanovich; and many other friends and family.

Pastor Tony Pingitore will officiate the memorial service at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Diamond Street Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, 98 S. Diamond Street. Friends and family may gather from 4:00-7:00 pm on Tuesday with Fraternal Order of Police Rites beginning at 6:30 pm and military honors being performed at 7:00 pm. Memorial contributions may be made in honor of Brian to Gideons International PO BOX 140800 Nashville, TN 37214 or the American Cancer Society 248 Park Ave. West Mansfield, OH 44902.