Harold J. Dorr

NORFOLK – Memorial service for Harold J. Dorr, 89, of Norfolk, will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 17, 2024 at the Stonacek Funeral Chapel in Norfolk. Pastor Cal Kapels will be officiating the service. Following the service, inurnment will be held at the Bethany Presbyterian Cemetery, rural Carroll, NE. Visitation will begin one hour prior to the service on Saturday. Harold passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at the Heritage of Bel-Air Nursing Home in Norfolk. Stonacek Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Harold was born on August 25, 1934 in Watertown, New York to Adam and Ruth (Montondo) Dorr. He attended grade school in Watertown and graduated from Watertown High School. Harold worked as a truck driver for 54 years. Harold and Helen Shepard first met as they showed horses in their teen years in New York. Helen didn’t have a trailer at the time and she had paid Harold $5 to haul her horse in his 2-horse trailer to shows. They showed horses together throughout the years and they grew a love for each other throughout that time. Harold and Helen were married on March 27, 1954 in Watertown, New York. After marriage, they lived in New York. He drove truck for HK Webster Feed in Watertown, New York for 20 years. In 1991, Harold and Helen moved to Nebraska. He drove truck for numerous places in Norfolk and Northeast Nebraska. He also drove for Geyer Farms in Newman Grove for 17 years. He was a member of the Norfolk Antique Car Club. He enjoyed raising horses in his younger years and then classic cars later on, such as his 1946 Ford Deluxe Coupe and 1930 Ford Roadster. They enjoyed their trips to Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. Survivors include his son Steven (Miae) Dorr of Moreno Valley, CA, daughter Susan (Stephen) Dyke of Magnet, NE, grandsons Daniel Dorr and Bryan Dorr, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Helen on August 26, 2018, and his parents Adam and Ruth. In lieu of flowers, Harold requested that memorials be sent to the Animal Shelter of Northeast Nebraska. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.stonacekfuneralchapel.com.

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Harold J. Dorr

August 25, 1934 - August 6, 2024