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Alan Paul Karcher Sr.
1957 - 2017
Alan Paul Karcher Sr.
1957 - 2017
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1957
DIED
2017
Alan Karcher Obituary
Alan P. Karcher Sr. passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017 at the age of 60. Loving father of Alan P. Karcher Jr. (Manuel), Cristina Snyder (Stephen) and Rosie Lepley (Thomas). Son of the late Daniel Karcher and Ethel Broussard Karcher. Brother of Sylvia Lewis, Danny Karcher, Rodney Karcher, Ronald Karcher and the late Gary Karcher and Diane Tramontana. Proud grandfather of Kaytilin Noble, Victoria Lepley, Thomas Lepley and Era Snyder. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.
Alan was born on January 21, 1957 in New Orleans, LA and was a lifelong resident of St. Bernard Parish. He was a commercial fisherman and recreational hunter. Alan also enjoyed carpentry and building things with his grandchildren. He will be forever remembered and deeply missed by his family and friends.
Funeral Services were private. St. Bernard Memorial Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
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Alan Karcher
August 13, 2017
Thank you everyone who attended our father's funeral to honor and remember him. His joyous personality and kind soul will be missed... Rest in peace daddy.
CAROL KIERN
August 11, 2017
OUR CONDOLENCES , TO THE KARCHER FAMILY, WE ONLY HAD NEWS OF IT TODAY,HE WILL BE SADLY MISSED BY US ALL,I HAVE NO WAY TO GET IN TOUCH WE ARE STILL IN THE PARISH, GOD BLESS YOU ALL. RICHIE & CAROL KIERN
Karen Oliver
August 9, 2017
Of all the many blessings however great or small to have had you for an uncle was the greatest one of all. The family chain is broken now and nothing seems the same, but as God takes us one by one the chain will one day link again. Miss and Love You
Rosie Lepley
August 3, 2017
Sure do miss you daddy
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August 1, 2017
May God's loving kindness and comfort help you and your family through this very sad time Psalms 29:11
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