Orville R. "Sonny" Leer, 87, of Rockwood, passed on Nov. 16, 2012 at home. Born March 22, 1925 in Somerset, he is the son of the late Orville and Carrie (Parson) Leer. Sonny is joining the love of his life, wife Dorothy (Dwire) Leer, whom he married on June 30, 1943 and who passed in 2008. He is survived by his daughter Connie Ickes and husband Kevan of Berlin; grandson Zachary Ickes and wife Brittany (Saylor) of Berlin; great-grandchildren Tadan Zachary and Laramee Grace Ickes; special daughter Cindy Kolb of Somerset; and caregiver Cindy Baer of Rockwood. Sonny was a veteran of the US Army in W.W.II, having participated in the Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe campaigns. After the war, he farmed in Kingwood and worked construction before spending 30 years as a highway foreman for Eidemiller Construction of Greensburg. He loved to spend time with his grandson, family, and friends, and enjoyed gardening. He was an avid Steeler fan and loved his dog Penny. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at Rockwood IOOF Cemetery, pastor Jay Christner officiating. Military honors will be accorded by the Somerset County Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Humane Society at P.O. Box 182, Somerset, PA 15501. Arrangements by Miller Funeral Home and Crematory, Rockwood. Online condolences may be sent to www.millerfuneralhomeandcrematory.com
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