Individual Details
Larry Russell DERRER
(June 30, 1944 - December 3, 2022)
Events
| Birth | June 30, 1944 | ||||
| Marriage | July 18, 1964 | Rockingham County, VA - Linda Faye FURR | ![]() | ||
| Death | December 3, 2022 | Rockingham County, VA | ![]() | ![]() |
Families
| Spouse | Linda Faye FURR (1943 - 2017) |
| Child | Living |
| Father | Martin Edward DERRER (1914 - 1991) |
| Mother | Mary Virginia TAYLOR (1916 - 2010) |
Notes
Death
Larry Russell Derrer, 78, passed away December 3, 2022, at his home in Rockingham, Va. Larry was born June 30, 1944, in Harrisonburg and was the son of the late Martin Edward and Mary Virginia Taylor Derrer. Larry lived his entire life in the Harrisonburg area. On July 18, 1964, he married Linda Fay Furr, who preceded him in death on September 13, 2017. Larry was employed as a technician for Merck and Co., from which he retired. He was known for his knowledge of the Civil War and was a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans. Surviving are his son, Michael Shannon Derrer and fiancée, Rachel Massengill; brother, Leonard Derrer and wife, Carolyn; brother-in-law, Richard Burkholder; sister, Patricia Griffin; and three grandchildren, Colton, Emily and Grace Derrer. In addition to his parents and wife, Larry was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth and Richard Derrer and a sister, Beverly Schaeffer. A memorial gathering will take place on Saturday, January 28th, 2023 from 4-6 pm at Capital Ale House at 41 Court Square. Interment will be private at Keezletown Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s or ALS Association.Endnotes
1. Virginia Marriage Certificates, 1936-1988. Database with images. FamilySearch. http://FamilySearch.org : 27 October 2020..
2. Kyger Funeral Home, Harrisonburg, Virginia.

