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Andrew Orich Obituary

ANDREW ORICH, JR. GARY, IN Andrew Orich, Jr., age 63, of Gary, IN passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009. Andrew is survived by his wife of 43 years, Vera Orich (nee Clavier), three children: Andrew (Maria) Orich III, Theresa (Mark) Boyer and Tina Brook; ten grandchildren; father, Andrew Orich Sr.; four brothers: Richard (Bev) Orich, Raymond (Rita) Orich, Roger Orich and Lawrence (Laura) Orich; two sisters: Patricia (Pat) Hudson and Pamela Orich; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9, 2009 at 11:30 a.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home with Rev. Theodore Mens officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens, Schererville. Friends are invited to meet with the family on Thursday from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Kuiper Funeral Home, 9039 Kleinman Ave. (two blocks south of Ridge Road) Highland. Prayer service 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Mr. Orich was retired from Bethlehem and Mittal Steel in Burns Harbor, IN with 40 years of service. He loved traveling, reading and handheld games. Andrew was a big Notre Dame fan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the family would be appreciated.

Published by The Times from Oct. 6 to Oct. 7, 2009.

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Chris Reynolds

October 23, 2009

My deepest condolences to Vera and her family for their loss, Drew was a great man. He had a great sense of humor.

julie shough

October 7, 2009

I grew up next door to the Orich family,and hold wonderful memories in my heart of Andrew and his love for his family and others.

Jamie (Shough) Moore

October 7, 2009

I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of Drew. I know he was a kind and gentle man. Know that he loved you and is smiling from afar.

October 6, 2009

It has been so many years since, I last saw Drew and you Vera. I have fond childhood memories of Drew. Allways kidding around and, making us laugh. I am sorry for your lost. Sharon Sutherland.

Anita & Harold Powell

October 6, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one.Our prayers are with you.May God give you comfort.

Debbie (Eichensehr) Dodd

October 6, 2009

To Uncle Andy and family: Sorry to see in the paper that Drew has passed away. I have good memories from my childhood of Drew and his siblings. May God give you comfort.

Donna Kiraly-Tegtmeyer

October 6, 2009

Andy, Ricky, Raymond, Roger, Larry, Patty and Pam,
So sorry to read that Drew has passed away . I have fond memories of long ago, growing up next door and the big rope swing that hung from that enormous tree in your back yard. I also remember your dear mother Delores and how she loved you all. I know Drew is with her now.
May God bless you all,.
Sincerely,
Donna Kiraly Tegtmeyer

Charles Eichensehr

October 6, 2009

Sorry to hear that my cousin has passed away,we had a lot of good times together growing up but kind of lost touch after I moved away.

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