Leon M. Doerr Jr.

Leon M. (Martin) Doerr, Jr., entered into eternal rest on Friday, April 17, 2015 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH after a lengthy period of declining health. The family takes this opportunity to thank the doctors and nurses in the ICU wing for all of their care, compassion, dedication and professionalism.

Leon was born in Yonkers, NY on June 28, 1938 to the late Catherine Hawrylak Doerr and Leon M. Doerr, Sr. The second of seven children and nicknamed “Butch”, he attended local schools. At the age of 17, Leon proudly joined the National Guard – 101st Signal Battalion - to be followed by an enlistment in the US Marines Corps. He was honorably discharged and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal. As a Marine, he saw active duty during the Beirut, Lebanon crisis. Upon his discharge, he returned to Yonkers and was employed as a bus driver at Yonkers Transit, Royal Coach and Liberty Coaches.

Surviving members of Leon’s family include his children: Lisa Best, Gloria Johanning, Diane Lechner and Leon Doerr. His surviving siblings include: Barbara Doerr Friedman (Harold), Arthur F. Doerr (Christine) and Thomas John Doerr (Lynda E.). The following siblings pre-deceased him: Robert Paul Doerr (Ellen), Kay Frances Cipolla (Tom), and Dennis James Doerr. In addition, Leon is survived by many grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Leon relocated to Nashua, NH more than 30 years ago. He thoroughly enjoyed living in the Granite State. His many neighbors and friends always looked in on him, never forgot him especially around the holidays and treated him like a family member.

Visitation will be at Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Wednesday 7-9pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Sacred Heart Church on Thursday April 23rd at 9:30am. Interment will follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery.

Whalen & Ball Funeral Home

168 Park Ave.

Yonkers, N.Y. 10703

(914)965-5488

www.whalenandballfh.com