"Lots of memories of the Doerr family and our Wedgwood gang. Marian's popcorn ball recipe will always be a family favorite ! Thoughts and prayers to you all. Joan McMaster Robinette"
In loving memory of
Marian E. Doerr
July 12, 1922 - March 1, 2017
Marian E. Doerr, 94, of Sioux City, IA, formerly of South Sioux City, NE passed away on
Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at Bickford Cottage Assisted Living in Sioux City, IA.
Private services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Mohr Funeral Home in South Sioux City. Online condolences may be left at www.mohrfuneralhome.com.
Marian was born July 12, 1922 in Winside, NE, the daughter of Clarence and Stella (Keiffer) Rew. She grew up in Sioux City and graduated from East High School. Marian worked at Toy National Bank and Green Acres Care Center, and was a member of First Presbyterian Church in South Sioux City.
She married John W. Doerr on September 9, 1946 and they were married for 55 years before he passed away on October 20, 2001. Marian's greatest joy was spending time with friends and family and spoiling her grandchildren.
She is survived by children, Jane (Gary) Bales of Cape Coral, Florida, Dick Doerr of San Antonio, Texas, Steve (Karen) Doerr of Chicago, Illinois, Mary (Jim) Bristol of Mountain View, California; 6 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 sister, Barbara Hegarty of Monrovia, CA; and special family friend, Ginger Gill of Sioux City, IA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Stella Rew; her husband, John Doerr; and a sister, Betty Church.
Marian's family would like to extend special thanks to the staff at Bickford Assisted Living and Hospice of Siouxland for her excellent care.
Tributes
"We remember Marion, our next door neighbor, as always having popcorn balls for Halloween and her homemade noodles. YUM!! We are praying for you all at this time. Shari and Shelly"
"One of the best memory I have of going shopping with Marion and Mary (at 90) and I showed her something cute and she told me it was to old looking for her. Alot of memory but that was one of the best. liked her clothes in til the end."
"Please express our condolences to the family of Marian Doerr. Her husband, John, was a pallbearer for our father, James Everingham. Her passing brought back these memories, as well as of the Doerr "kids", Jane, Dick, Steve and Mary running between their house and the Caseys. These are good memories on which we look back with fondness. We know she will be missed by family and friends. Mary Jo, Pat and Jim Everingham"
"Our prayers to the Doerr and Bristol families. She was a wonderful, loving and very funny lady. Hope she is at peace and enjoying her new adventure with her husband. "
"My prayers and sympathies to the Doerr family. I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bring you peace at this time. "
"I have known Marian since I was 8 yrs old. Her sons are two of my best friends, her husband John was a friend of my family. Marian touched all whose lives that she touched and the world was a better place with her in it! My favorite memories of Marian and her family was spending the night at there house as a young boy. What a trip! Great family love you all!!"
"My prayers go out to the family. I was a classmate of Mary's."
"Very sad and sorry for your loss. Marian and John were good friends. We had SO many good, fun and funny times there's just too many to mention! Sso sorry for your loss Jane, Dick, Steve and Mary. May she be at Peace."
"i loved john and mary both were wonderful people they are truely missed my sympathy to the doerr with prayersfamily"
"I grew up with the Doerr family - oh my the memories!!! My condolences to all of you!"