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Robert Herchen Obituary
Born in Providence on November 18, 1916, he was the son of the late Arthur and Delia (Driscoll) Herchen, and brother of the late Arthur, Raymond, and Russell Herchen.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Dorothy (Babin); 6 children Carol Gibbons of East Greenwich, Catherine Dumican and husband Barry of South Yarmouth, MA, Roberta Herchen of Warwick, Stephen Herchen and wife Jennifer of Plymouth, MA, Paul Herchen and wife Joyce of West Warwick, and Elise Hedglen and husband Kenneth of Wakefield; 20 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. He was a resident of Warwick for 54 years.
Mr. Herchen was an active alumnus of Rhode Island College of Education (now RIC), where he earned graduate and undergraduate degrees. He taught English and drama for 35 years at North Kingstown, where he served as department chair, Pilgrim, and Toll Gate high schools. In retirement he was active at St. Gregory the Great parish in Warwick as an extraordinary minister of the Eucharist to the sick in hospitals and nursing homes, and as a lector. A dedicated volunteer for Meals on Wheels for 27 years, Mr. Herchen was honored as the 2006 Rhode Island Volunteer of the Year.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on, THURSDAY at 10 a.m. in St. Gregory The Great Church, Cowesset Rd., Warwick, Interment will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Visiting hours will be from 4-8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY at the RUSSELL J. BOYLE & SON Funeral Home 142 Centerville Rd., WARWICK. In lieu of flowers, memorial Gifts in Robert's memory to Meals on Wheels of RI, would be deeply appreciated. For on line expressions of sympathy, visit boyleandsonfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Kevin McLaughlin
September 5, 2008
I had your father as a teacher at Toll Gate High School. Twice actually, in 10th grade, and then in 12th grade (1978). It was in 12th grade English that he established in me a love of Shakespeare that I retain to this day. HOW he did it is still in question; I stopped wondering a long time ago, and passed on that gift to my children.
May your memories comfort you.
Roberta L. Herchen
September 4, 2008
Warm Summer Sun
Warm summer sun,
Shine kindly here,
Warm southern wind,
Blow softly here.
Green sod above,
Lie light, lie light.
Good night, dear heart,
Good night, good night.
By Mark Twain (Samuel Langhorne Clemens)
The Poetry Foundation
Dennis and Mary Lou Correia
August 26, 2008
We are so sorry to hear about Uncle Bob. Our condolences and prayers go out to all the family.
Marie Capobianco
August 22, 2008
So sorry to hear of Mr Herchen. He was one of the better teachers that was able to keep you excited about learning.
Ann Gross
August 22, 2008
Kevin & family,
Please accept my sincere condolensces. May happy memories comfort you at this time.
Peter DiPina
August 20, 2008
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this time and I am here should you need anything.
Kathy DiPina
August 19, 2008
Elise and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. He sounds like he was an extraordinary man who touched many people. Our thought are with you at this time.
Kathy DiPina
larry and jerrel taylor
August 19, 2008
we are so sorry to hear about uncle bob. our condolances to all the herchen family. we will say a prayer for uncle bob. may he rest in peace.
Ellie O'Neill, director of Alumni Affairs
August 19, 2008
The Alumni Association of Rhode Island College mourns the passing of our alumnus Bob Herchen. Bob was a loyal, dedicated, and involved graduate of the College who will be missed by many classmates and the staff in the Alumni Office.
Kevin and Caitlin Herchen
August 19, 2008
We will always celebrate your life and mourn your passing but know that you live forever in our hearts and prayers.
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