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Jacob Karcher Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Jacob A. "Jake" Karcher, age 94, of East Peoria passed away Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015, at his home.
He was born March 6, 1921, in McLeansboro to Thomas and Anna Karcher. He married Irma Schilling on Aug. 28, 1946. She passed away Oct. 19, 2011, in Peoria.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters.
Survivors include four children, Ken Karcher, Jan Karcher, Anita (Bill) Brown and Debbie (Dan) Thompson; four grandchildren, Annah and Karsten Brown, Renna (Stephen) Brunton and Hayley Thompson; and one sister, Odelia Karcher.
Jake was a World War II Army veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star. He worked for CILCO for 23 years, retiring in 1983.
Jake was employed as a funeral attendant at Remmert Funeral Home since 1996.
He was a member of St. Monica's and the Knights of Columbus.
Jake was a jack of all trades, enjoyed gardening and loved to make people smile.
Visitation will be today, Sept. 23, 2015, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Remmert Funeral Home in East Peoria. A funeral Mass will be Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015, at 11 a.m. at St. Monica's Church in East Peoria. Additional visitation will be one hour prior to the services on Thursday. Burial will be in Fondulac Cemetery in East Peoria.
Memorials may be made to the St. Jude Midwest Affiliate or OSF Hospice.
Please view Jake's obituary online at www.RemmertFuneralHome.com.
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Nancy Erisman Barb DeJaynes
September 26, 2015
Jake always brought a smile to 4:30 mass. His pens and jokes are well remembered. We will miss seeing him.
Barb DeJaynes and Nancy Erisman
Don & Joyce Stenstrom
September 25, 2015
There is a hole in the congregation at 4:30 Mass without Jake. We will miss him dearly. Our sympathy and prayers are with his family. May God give you the strength needed at this time.
Angie Nieukirk
September 24, 2015
Jake was the best neighbor ever. He watched over the neighborhood and made sure everyone was ok. He will be greatly missed and Arnold Road will never be the same.
Linda
September 23, 2015
All of us in the Karcher family are blessed to have such amazing, loving,giving people in our family (legacy of Tom and Kate), Uncle Jack (as I grew up calling him) being one that really stood out as a loving giving soul. Me, growing up in California really missed out on not being able to spend much time with my Uncle Jack, but I do know what an amazing man in every way Uncle Jack "Jake" was. Until we meet again, your niece, Linda. sending out much love and prayers to my cousins and all his loved ones left behind
Sheila Allen
September 23, 2015
Jake will be fondly remembered as a very hardworking and very generous person. He loved bringing in his garden vegetables and giving them to people at work. He brought me some horseradish one day, and it was awesome! I can't imagine anyone who didn't like Jake. He was so funny! You have my deepest sympathy.
Vince Arnold
September 23, 2015
Growing up as a neighbor on Arnold Road, your father was always there for our family, he was always giving and thoughtful. I know he will forever live on in your hearts and in our minds. God Bless Jake and the Karcher Family.
September 23, 2015
I worked for an elderly lady in the early 90's. Jake would come fix things for her. He was a very kind man. She spoke very highly of him and would always tell me how he could fix anything. My sympathy to his family.
Larry & Joni Karcher
September 22, 2015
He will be greatly missed.he could always bring a smile to your face.
Mike/Marcia Ritschel
September 22, 2015
Our sympathy to the family. May Jake's soul, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Steve Graffis
September 22, 2015
Sorry for your loss, Margi and I are praying for you and your family.
September 22, 2015
To the Karcher family: My condolences on your loss. I had the very distinct privilege of working with your father at Remmert Funeral Home. I will not begin to recount stories as there are just too many. I'll say only that he did not just make us smile..he made us laugh out loud! He and your mother were exceptional people and leave behind great memories for many. Blessings to you all. Carol Keithly.
Cathie Espe
September 22, 2015
I was sorry to hear of your loss. I know how close you were to your father. May you find comfort from your family and many friends.
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