Libby Kerr

MOUNT PLEASANT- Elizabeth Ann “Libby” Kerr, 79, of Mount Pleasant, died Saturday, April 12, 2025, at Harmony Care Center in Cedar Rapids.

Libby was born November 28, 1945, in Mount Pleasant, the daughter of Walter and Anna (Hoffman) Wehrle. She graduated from New London High School in 1964. Libby served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, with an honorable discharge in 1977. She attended the School of Cosmetology in Cedar Rapids, graduating in 1989. She worked as a hairdresser and massage therapist in Mount Pleasant for many years. Libby enjoyed shopping, caring for her pets, dining out, and spending time with her family and friends.

Libby is survived by her siblings, Ginny (Jim) Ritchey of Burlington, Kay Behmer of Des Moines, Diana (Bob) Olaszek of Plainfield, IL, Betty Ensminger of Mount Pleasant, and Roger (Susan) Wehrle of Ponte Verda, FL.

She was preceded in death by her parents, three siblings Shirley Kay, Jack Wehrle and Pete Wehrle.

According to her wishes, her body has been cremated. There will be a graveside service with Military Rites in the Grant Cemetery at a later date. Memorial funds have been established for the American Cancer Society and Alzheimer’s Association. The Olson-Powell Chapel & Crematory is caring for Libby and her family.