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Erwin Truch Obituary

Erwin Alois Truch

Erwin Alois Truch, age 92, died peacefully at home on Monday, July 20, 2015. He was born on June 13, 1923 in Hindenburg, Germany to Johann and Gertud Truch, the only son of five children.

Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Maria (Keden) Truch; one granddaughter, Michelle and one great-grandson, Ryan Truch; five step-sons: Mike (JoAnne) Anthony, David (Cathy) Anthony, Donald (Melissa) Anthony all of Battle Creek, Jurgen (Sonia) Jung and Klaus (Ingrid) Seipel of Germany; one step-daughter: Peggy Anthony (William) Bierce of Florida; twenty grandchildren and twenty nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife Erna (Holzschuh) Truch and two sons: Michael and Dieter.

He was a World War II veteran, loving spouse, father and step-father. He was a master tool and die craftsman who worked for Clark Equipment for over twenty years.

Graveside services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the chapel at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Great Lakes Hospice Care. Arrangements by the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. www.henryfuneralhome.org

Published by Battle Creek Enquirer on Jul. 21, 2015.
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Six years have passed since you left your earthly body and your spirit moved on into the heavens. We carry on with memories of love held close to our hearts
A man of few words, you were loved by many. One day I will see you again

Your loving daughter Peggy

July 17, 2021

Forever in our hearts Grandpa. You are deeply missed.

Love,
Theresa & Family

Theresa Parker

August 1, 2015

I love you Grandpa! I will honor yours and your son's memory always. Ryan wants you to tell his grampa Dieter that his daughter and grandson miss him too! We love you both 4-ever! R.I.P

Ryan Truch

July 30, 2015

Michelle Truch

July 30, 2015

Lee

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Dennis and Carolyn Robson

Dennis and Carolyn Robson

July 22, 2015

To a kind, loving sole that will be in our hearts forever.

Peggy Bierce

July 21, 2015

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