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Karl Allen Haerr, 77

Karl Allen Haerr of Southold, beloved husband, father, grandfather and uncle died August 13, 2017 at San Simeon on the Sound in Greenport. He was 77 years old.

He was born in Cleveland, Ohio in 1940 to Clarence Raymond “Bud” and Virginia Haerr. He married Julie Anne Katz in 1963 and they moved to Long Island in 1966. He was a teacher and administrator at the Patchogue-Medford School District before retiring in 1996.  After retirement, he advised student teachers at Dowling, refereed high school and junior high volleyball games in Suffolk County, and volunteered as an ombudsman at the Riverhead Care Center. In his spare time, he enjoyed sports, travel, woodworking and being with his family.

He is survived by his wife Julie Anne, daughters Holli Haerr and Alissa Cain (Anthony), his sister Sandra Kauffman, his grandsons Zachary and Benjamin Cain and Kevin Haerr and his nieces and nephews.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the charity of your choice.

DeFriest-Grattan Funeral Home in Southold is assisting the family.

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