Ira C. Herr, Jr.

Ira C. Herr Jr., 95, formerly of Truce, PA, completed his time on earth on Aug. 2, 2025 at Landis Homes where he was a resident for 11 years.  He was the son of the late Ira and Emma (Hess) Herr and husband of the late Mary Jean (Heistand) Herr. A lifelong resident of Lancaster County, Ira worked in construction for most of his life and enjoyed driving for Amish in his later years. He took his children along hunting and fishing. He was a member of Mechanic Grove Mennonite Church and later became a member of Rawlinsville Mennonite Church.

Ira's wife, Mary Jean, his siblings and parents all preceded him in death. Surviving are his four children: Rachel H., wife of Mervin Frey of Greencastle, PA, Ira C. Herr III, husband of Cindy of Lancaster, PA, Edward Herr of Bellevue, Idaho, and Nevin Herr of Bellevue, Idaho. Ira had nine grandchildren and 31 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren. Also, preceding him in death was a daughter Rhoda Martin and one grandchild.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to a viewing at 9:00, one hour prior to the funeral service at 10:00 on Aug. 7 at Rawlinsville Mennonite Church, 848 Susquehannock Drive, Holtwood. Interment will be immediately following the service in Rawlinsville Mennonite Cemetery.