Richard Hier Obituary

Richard C. Hier

AGE: 91 • Parlin

Richard C. Hier, 91, of the Parlin section of Sayreville died Feb. 12, 2013 at his daughter's home in Parlin. Born in Newark, he lived in Parlin for the past 60 years. Before retiring, he was employed as a truck driver for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. A life and charter member of the BPO Elks Lodge #784, South Amboy, he is a Past Exalted Ruler and District Deputy and served on the Special Children's Committee and the Veteran's National Foundation.

Son of the late August and Wilhelmina Hier, he was also predeceased by his wife, Lorraine Giffney Hier in 1997, his brothers, August and Donald Hier and his daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Hier. He is survived by his son, Craig Hier, of Howell; his daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Charles Taeschler of Parlin; his sister and brother-in-law, Elvena and Ben Siragusa of Piscataway; 5 grandchildren, Robbin, Tami, David, Michael and Carrie; 12 great grandchildren, Tayler, Cody, Amanda, Sarah, Kylie, Brennen, Michela, Joseph, Marianna, Helena, Kendall and Chase.

Funeral services will be held on Feb. 15, 2013 at 12pm at The Gundrum Service "Home For Funerals" 237 Bordentown Avenue, South Amboy followed by interment at Cloverleaf Memorial Park, Woodbridge. Visitation will be on Thursday from 4 to 7pm.

Published by Home News Tribune from Feb. 13 to Feb. 15, 2013.
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My deepest sympathy for your loss. My prayers are with you all.

Chris Budnik

February 16, 2013

Deepest sympathy to the Taeschler Family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. All our love to you.

Agnes and Milan Korman

February 16, 2013

I will always, always remember your love and kindness... You have been like a father to me for so many, many years... God speed Pop...

Nova LaCross

February 15, 2013

Rest in Peace to the most Amazing Man in the world.

Tami

Tami Minutillo

February 14, 2013

To my mentor whom got me thru my ritual at South River Elks lodge 2033... You will be mighty missed..I thank you for all you're generous support in helping me thru all the practice we did together!!!!!! I was word perfect because of You''' I will always remember you Dick.... Thanks... Randy Kornacewicz...

February 13, 2013

A wonderful gentlemen from the special breed of brave men who loved their country. Live on Dick.

Borbelys

February 13, 2013

In Memory of Poppy. May you find peace with Gram ma.

David Taeschler

February 13, 2013

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