John Milton Noerr
March 8, 1937-October 15, 2017
John Milton Noerr, of San Rafael, CA, peacefully passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2017 in Greenbrae, California. He was born on March 8, 1937 in Stubenville, OH as the only child to Robert and Anna Noerr. After growing up in Punxsutawney, PA, the family moved to East Detroit, MI where John attended the East Detroit High School and the University of Michigan where he received a degree in Chemical Engineering. John was a member of the Triangle Engineering Fraternity while attending the University Of Michigan. John never used his degree in Chemical Engineering and instead was initially employed by Sinclair Oil to work in their computer department. Never one to miss an opportunity, John used that experience to have a lifelong career as a business owner who founded startup companies in the tech world which took him from the east coast to the west coast of the United States with stops in Harvey, Illinois; Houston, Texas; Palisades Park, New Jersey; Peekskill, New York; Wyckoff, New Jersey; Newport Beach, California; New York City and finally Northern California to name a few. He was a long time member of the San Rafael Harbor Rotary and a Commissioner for the Southern Marin Fire Protection Board. John was an avid golfer and loved to go to the casino. With a zest for life and a sharp wit, John was quick to laugh and share fun moments with all. Above all, John was a generous soul and loved his family.
John was survived by his loving wife Gigi; dear father of the late Robert P. Noerr, Sally Noerr-Rogers (David), Jeffrey Noerr (Heather), Andrew Noerr and Peter Noerr; cherished grandfather of Alexander.
A Rosary Service will be held on Friday November 10, 2017 at 7:00 pm at St Hilary’s Catholic Church, 761 Hilary Dr, Belvedere, CA. A Celebration Mass will be held on Saturday November 11, 2017 at 11:00 am at St Hilary’s Catholic Church, 761 Hilary Dr, Belvedere, CA. Visitation at the church begins Saturday at 10:30 a.m. Interment/Burial at White Chapel Cemetery, 621 West Long Lake Rd, Troy, MI.
In lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made in John’s name to: Milo Foundation 220 S Garrard Blvd Richmond CA 94801 Michigan Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
info@jdrf.org