John Avery Derr Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2024 in Edwardsville, Illinois

John Avery Derr Jr.

January 21, 2024

Edwardsville, Illinois

John Avery Derr Jr.'s obituary , Passed away on January 21, 2024 in Edwardsville, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Saksa Funeral Homes

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John Avery Derr Jr.

January 21, 2024

Edwardsville, Illinois

John Avery Derr Jr. Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved John Avery Derr Jr. of Edwardsville, Illinois, born in Buffalo, New York, who passed away, on January 21, 2024. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Avery Derr Jr. to show support.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, John Derr and Irene Derr (Hirko); his wife Cynthia Derr (Adcock); his daughters, Emily Joellenbeck (Derr) and Sarah Brock (Derr); his grandsons, Benjamin, Samuel Joellenbeck and Avery Brock; his siblings, Jerry Derr, Alan Derr (Joanne) and Mary Rea (Chris); and his siblings-in-law, Terry Lea (Adcock), Dan Adcock (Sue) and Tim Adcock (Janet).

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Church or to the Siteman Cancer Center.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Saksa Funeral Homes



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Jan 30

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Saksa Funeral Home
210 N Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

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Jan 30

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Saksa Funeral Home
210 N Kansas St, Edwardsville, IL 62025

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Jan 31

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Nativity of the Virgin Mary Orthodox Cemetery

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