Virgil Allen Kerr
November 22, 2016
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Virgil Allen Kerr, 74, died November 22, 2016 of complications from Parkinson’s disease. Virgil was born January 19, 1942, the son of Virgil and Mary Kerr. He grew up on a farm south of Clearfield, Iowa and inherited his family’s love of horses. He had several horses of his own which he showed at county fairs as a member of 4H. Virgil graduated from Clearfield High School and then attended Iowa State University.
He married Twylla Gaule on May 17, 1969. They had a daughter, Amanda Kerr Neely, who brought great joy to her parents’ life. Amanda inherited Virgil’s love of science, nature, and his inquisitive mind. Virgil was a problem solver, often inventing new items to make an easier life for others. His greatest joy was sharing his time and knowledge with his two grandchildren, Aidan and Addison.
Virgil started his career at Northwestern Bell and retired from AT&T. He also worked in the IT Department for Principal Financial Company until a second retirement. He was a member of the Iowa Army National Guard, Signal Battalion, a volunteer officer for the Des Moines Police Department, and an active member at the Adel United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Twylla (Gaule) Kerr of Clive, Iowa; his daughter, Amanda (Brad) Neely of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his two grandchildren, Aidan and Addison; and his sister, Janet Kerr of Lincoln, Nebraska. Virgil was preceded in death by his twin brother and his parents.
Visitation will held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines on Sunday, November 27 from 3 to 5 p.m. and the funeral service on Monday, November 28 at 10:30 a.m. at Adel United Methodist Church, 115 S. 10th St. in Adel, Iowa. Burial will follow at 1:15 p.m. at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Memorials can be made to Adel United Methodist Church in Adel, Iowa. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
anonymous
08/12/2019
I will always remember this man for his incredible patience and understanding. Although it took me many years to understand. Virgil still serves as a guide to me as to what a father should be. I hope he can somehow forgive me.
Tracy Gabriel
11/30/2016
I am sad to hear of Virgil's passing. I worked with Virgil for years at Principal. He was the best at service support, never mince words, tell it like it is kind of guy and people loved him for it. I know he will be sorely missed.
My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Nancy Burnik
11/29/2016
Twylla and Amanda, I'm sorry to hear of Allen's passing. I liked him so much. I hope that your family and friends will be of help to you during this hard time. (You guys knew me as Nancy Johnson, Leigh's mom.).
Sara Baker
11/29/2016
Virgil was a wonderful man. He taught me so much during the years we worked together. He was so special. He even drove an hour and a half to be with me when my mother passed. It was so unexpected, but truly like him to do something so kind. I will miss him.
Lee Byrd
11/29/2016
Virgil was a great man! I worked with Virgil on the evening support shift at Principal. Not only did he teach me wonderful things about supporting remote access users, he taught me how to have fun doing it. He will be missed!
David and Cheryl Baird
11/24/2016
We lift you up to God for comfort and peace. We were blessed to have him in our lives and we miss him and always will.
Brenda Spurrier
11/23/2016
Twylla, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I always enjoyed seeing you both at the Alumni Banquets. When we were growing up Allen had a special personality and I am glad to have had him as a friend and classmate. Curley says he never would have made it through Algebra if Allen had not helped him