Background
Derr, William James was born on October 24, 1934 in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Cyrus Sylvester and Dorothy Mae Derr.
Derr, William James was born on October 24, 1934 in Catawissa, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Cyrus Sylvester and Dorothy Mae Derr.
Graduate with General Educational Development, 1957.
Enlisted United States Army, 1951, served in Korea, Japan, Germany, Vietnam, Alaska, 1951—1972, retired, 1972. Warehouse superintendent Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1972—1994, retired, 1994.
Member retiree council United States Army, Carlisle Barracks, Pennsylvania, from 1984. Volunteer ombudsman Department of Aging, Carlisle, 1999—2000. Member of AARP, Veterans of Foreign Wars (life), Disabled American Veterinary (life), National Association for Uniformed Service (life), Mechanicsburg Lions Club (president 2000-2001, 2005-2006, Lion of Year 2001-2002), American Legion (life).
Married Marie Louise Parise, October 27, 1956. Children: Tina Marie, Theresa Annual.