Bernard Holland Doerr

Bernard Holland Doerr, loving father and husband, passed away on November 15th in his home in Manassas Park, Virginia. Mr. Doerr was born to Bernard Frank Doerr and Charleen Marie Doerr in Anchorage, Alaska on June 1st, 1960, and lived most of his life in northern Virginia. During Bernard Doerr’s life, he was a constant force of good in his community. Ben played on his high school football team, was a firefighter for the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department, founded his own locksmithing company, Doerr Openers, was an active member both the Virginia Locksmith Association and Associated Locksmiths of America, was a proud supporter of the United States Armed Forces and lifelong member of the National Rifle Association. Ben was a fervent supporter of the Republican National Committee and traditional moral values. Additionally, Ben performed invaluable service to Christian ministry in various organizations. Those at his church remember Ben for the role he played in helping with a truck full of tools any time it was needed, teaching in their Sunday school or participating in the Trail Life program amongst other activities. The greatest purpose of his life was his family. He raised his two sons, Bernard Holland Doerr II and Timothy Adam Doerr, with the utmost pride and love that any father could give. He met his one true love, Milly Chichester Doerr, and honored her every day of his life in loving marriage, supporting and caring for her with his full being, as the Lord intended. Aside from his commitment to family and community, Ben was passionate about German Shepherds, top fuel drag racing, anything mechanical or electrical, dreaming up inventions to improve the world and his relentless practical joker sense of humor. He is survived by his loving wife Milly Doerr, his two sons Bernard and Timothy Doerr as well as his stepfather, Walter Daye, sister Kimberly Martin, half-brothers John and Bradley Doerr and his half-sister Tammy Chalmers. He will be missed by all those whose lives he touched as a selfless, ready for action servant of God. A memorial at the Reformed Presbyterian Church, 9400 Fairview Avenue, Manassas, Virginia 20110 on Thursday, November 30th at 2pm will be held for family, friends and those who wish to celebrate the life of this remarkable man.

Bernard Holland Doerr

June 1, 1960 - November 15, 2023