Walter Pattillo Kerr

Walter “Pat” Pattillo Kerr, 94, passed away July 2, 2026, in St. George, UT. He was born July 30, 1931, in Brownsville, TX to Gladney Crow Kerr and Mattie Pattillo Kerr. He married Darby “Skip” Ehlers in San Benito, TX on March 6, 1954. In his early years, Walter enjoyed hunting and fishing in the Rio Grande Valley. Walter earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree in wildlife sciences and entomology from Texas A&M University. While in school, many knew him as “Totey”. He was part of the ROTC in college and an Army officer based at Fort Sill, Oklahoma. Walter then went to work in agricultural sales throughout the southwest U.S. Walter had a gusto for life, from being an Eagle Scout to a world traveler. He loved enjoying a good meal, seeing new places, meeting new people and sharing his adventures to all. Walter is survived by: Sons Mike Kerr (Joanna Yu) and Ron Kerr (Dorie Kerr), Grandchildren; Kelly Kerr, Amanda Ammerman (Wes), Darby Kerr, River Kerr and Jonathan Kerr, Great-grandchildren; Holden Ammerman and Raelyn Ammerman. Walter was preceded in death by his wife, Darby “Skip” Kerr and daughter-in-law Dede Kerr.