Dana Lee Herr
Dana Lee Herr
February 2, 1944 ~ September 26, 2012
TIME OF SHARING: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday September 26, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home VISITATION: 4:00 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home CONTRIBUTIONS: American Diabetes Association or a charity of the donor's choice Dana Lee Herr, 68, of Shoshonee Drive, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2012, at Columbus Regional Hospital. He was born in Columbus, February 2, 1944, the son of the late Edward O. and Bernice M. Arnholt Herr. He married Letitia L. George on April 2, 2007. She survives. Along with his wife, he is survived by a son, Darrin L. Herr of Columbus; a step-son, Caden R. McGaha of Columbus; a step-daughter, Heather McGaha of Columbus; a brother, Kevin L. Herr of Elizabethtown; and a sister, Mary Ann Exner of Columbus. Dana was a lifelong resident of Columbus, and founded Creative Tool & Machining Inc. in 1984. He also served in the National Guard. He was an avid gun collector, and was a fan of NASCAR and IU basketball. Dana enjoyed politics, and served on the Columbus Municipal Aviation Board. He also belonged to several organizations, including Moose Lodge #398, the Eagles, and American Legion Post #24. Dana loved to spend time with his two best friends, Robert Batton and Gordon Jones, reminiscing about the good old days. Dana was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Joann Sue Herr. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the donor's choice of charities.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Guestbook
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
February 2, 1944 ~ September 21, 2012
TIME OF SHARING: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday September 26, 2012 at Jewell-Rittman Family Funeral Home
VISITATION: 4:00 until 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home
CONTRIBUTIONS: American Diabetes Association or a charity of the donor's choice
Dana Lee Herr, 68, of Shoshonee Drive, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, September 21, 2012, at Columbus Regional Hospital.
He was born in Columbus, February 2, 1944, the son of the late Edward O. and Bernice M. Arnholt Herr.
He married Letitia L. George on April 2, 2007. She survives.
Along with his wife, he is survived by a son, Darrin L. Herr of Columbus; a step-son, Caden R. McGaha of Columbus; a step-daughter, Heather McGaha of Columbus; a brother, Kevin L. Herr of Elizabethtown; and a sister, Mary Ann Exner of Columbus.
Dana was a lifelong resident of Columbus, and founded Creative Tool & Machining Inc. in 1984. He also served in the National Guard. He was an avid gun collector, and was a fan of NASCAR and IU basketball. Dana enjoyed politics, and served on the Columbus Municipal Aviation Board. He also belonged to several organizations, including Moose Lodge #398, the Eagles, and American Legion Post #24. Dana loved to spend time with his two best friends, Robert Batton and Gordon Jones, reminiscing about the good old days.
Dana was preceded in death by his parents; and his first wife, Joann Sue Herr.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the donor's choice of charities.
View current weather.
Memories Timeline
Sign the Guestbook, Light a Candle
Tish our heart is going out to all of you at your loss he will be missed by many
I love you dad i will miss you thank you for everything you did
I’m so sorry for your loss Tish… If there is anything i can do for you and your family, please let me know… Dana was a GREAT MAN and will be missed by MANY… I know i’ll definitely miss him….
Thank youu for being there for Darrin these past few years. Im so glad that you and your son finally came to an understanding. I know you mrant the world to him. You will be sadly missed.
card11|fh
Our thoughts are with you during this time.
We love & miss you so much. RIP Cuz
One of my greatest joys is coming home at Christmas to visit family and friends. Dana was always among the top of my list of family that I wanted to make sure I got to spend time with! I loved to sit and smoke a cigar and solve all the world’s problems (or any other topic that came to mind) with him. My prayers and condolences are with the immediate family he left behind. I know for a fact that our family, Our hometown, and the world for that matter is gonna be worse off without him! RIP Dana you will be greatly missed but your memory will stay alive as we reflect on all the great moments we shared!
My thoughts are with all of you but I will miss you cuz
Death happens way to fast. My thoughts go out to Dana’s family in tough time.
Darrin we are very saddened by the loss of your father..Wishing you comfort in this time of need..God Bless you and hope that after time, healing will come soon after..
To a friend, you will be missed.
My sincere condolences go out to the friends and family of Dana Herr. Dana was one that you hate to loose. He was one that I looked up to for several reasons. He had the courage to make the tough decisions, his word was good, and he created careers for dozens of people. He served his community well and he will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, my friend
My dear and wonderful friend Dana , will miss you , but now you are walking the streets of GOLD for God has a new plan for you. My love to the family and my sympathy for I know your hearts are heavy. Mary Ogilvie
Our hearts go out to Dana’s family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Dana you will be missed.
So sorry to hear about Dana. I was not aware they were having calling tonight.
sorry about Dana’s passing. Thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.
Hey Tish, was thinking of you and just wanted you to know if there is anything you need just get ahold of me. I miss seeing you at work! Love ya…
He deepest sympathy goes out to the Herr family. Dana was a super nice guy whom I had enjoyed many poker games with. I always remember him with cards in his hand, a cigar in his mouth and a smile on his face. It was a great pleasure to know this terrific man. I’m sure God will enjoy being with him in his new home in heaven. May God Bless Dana and his family during this time!