Howard L. Kerr, 91, passed away on August 5, 2019 at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City. He was born on December 13, 1927 on the farm in Ness County, Kansas the son of Paul and Frances (Fercking) Kerr.

Howard was a farmer stockman. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 70 years. He belonged to motorcycle clubs for 10 years, traveling around the states. He was always active in his children’s activities. He married Florence Gabel on April 29, 1947, in Ness City. She died on April 30, 2010.

Survivors include four sons, Gaylen (Debra) Kerr of Ness City, Franklin (Linda) Kerr of Topeka, David (Mary) Kerr of Ballwin, MO, Rick Kerr of Lawerence; a daughter, Leigh Ann Hendrickson of WaKeeney; 10 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant son, Howard, and brother, Wayne Kerr.

Rosary and Parish Vigil will be on Saturday, August 10, 10:30 A.M., with funeral service at 1:30 P.M., at Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 A.M. Friday, August 9, with the family present from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Sacred Heart Cemetery or Hospice of the Prairie.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.