Harry Lohr

Harry Keith Lohr, 76, of Holland, Ohio and formerly of New Freeport, Pa. died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, September 13, 2013 in the Hospice of N. W. Ohio in Perrysburg, Ohio after being in failing health for the past two years.He was born September 11, 1937 in Westfield, Pa. a son of the late Cecil John and Ethel Louise Parry Lohr and had resided in Wyoming prior to moving to Ohio in 1968.Mr. Lohr was a 1955 graduate of the former Waynesburg High School.He was a member of the National Rifle Association and the United Transportation Union.Mr. Lohr was an avid woodworker and leather crafter, also enjoyed picture puzzles.He was a peacetime veteran of the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Builder 3rd class with the Seabees.Mr. Lohr was formerly employed in general construction and a laborer on the Alaskan Pipeline, and was last employed for approximately 32 years as an engineer with the Norfolk Southern Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Gratta Joan Stewart Lohr whom he married, February 17, 1962; a son, Brian Lohr of Walbridge, Ohio and a daughter, Anita, wife of John McWatters of Delta, Ohio; three grandchildren, Meghan, Patrick and Russell McWatters.Deceased in addition to his parents is a brother, Harold Richard "Rick/Flipper" Lohr.The family request memorial contributions be made to your local American Cancer Society.