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Valentine Kircher Obituary
Valentine J. Kircher, Endicott, NY: A very loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather fell asleep into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on July 19, 2012 at the age of 82. He was predeceased by his parents, Valentine D. and Flora Irene June Kircher, one brother, Arnold N. Kircher and a sister, Rose Garrison. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Geraldine, two daughters, Regina Kircher and Chyrl and Ronald Doebler, two sons, Mark and Kelli Kircher and Scott and Rebecca Kircher, grandchildren, Christina and Kelly Soboleski, Jennifer and Tyler Hitchcock, Rebecca Kircher, Jessica Kircher, Ashley and Mary Melady, Kahl and Erin Miller, Stefan and Susan Miller and Jesse Miller and seven great grandchildren. He is also survived by his two brothers, Joseph Kircher and John Kircher; three sisters, Eleanor West, Lola Louise VanSteenburgh and Alice Schnurbusch. He is also survived by two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest and Ruth Bryant, Clifford Bidwell, Betty Lacey and many nieces and nephews. He was born June 6, 1930 and was raised on "the farm" in Greene, NY. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. He retired from Link after 41 years as personnel manager and then project manager with Flight Simulation. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved hunting, walking in the woods and working outside in the yard and the garden. He was a kind, gentle and quiet man who was always eager to lend a hand to family, friends and neighbors. Val was very much loved by his family and all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 322 Eighth Ave., 7th Floor, NY, NY 10001 and the American Cancer Society, 13 Beech St., Johnson City, NY 13790. Special thanks to the nurses and staff at Elderwood Nursing Facility in Waverly, NY for their loving care during his stay there. Funeral Services will be held at the Coleman & Daniels Funeral Home, 300 East Main St., Endicott at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, July 23. Burial will follow at Vestal Hills Memorial Park. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service.
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Memories and Condolences
for Valentine Kircher
Regina Kircher
July 22, 2013
It has been a whole year, wow, has it seems that it has just flown by. I miss you Dad, and think of you daily. We are taking care of Mom, making sure she isn't lonely...and I know that she misses you, too. Often I say out loud that "I love you Dad", and I can hear you say "I love you too honey"...then the tears fall, both tears of sadness that you aren't here with us anymore, and yet tears of joy knowing that you are with the Father in heaven. I look forward to seeing you again one day to give you lots of hugs and kisses, and tell you in person that I love you so much! Take care Dad, will see you soon.
I try to keep it mowed. Rain's a hinderance
Mark Oldest Son
July 19, 2013
Been a year dad,and not a day goes by that some event, smell, sound, or sight brings you back to my memory. Looking after mom best I can, and trying to live a life that honors God and you and my mother. Selling your truck is hard, not only because it was yours, but also because gas prices are so bad that driving it is expensive. I can see you leaving it parked for those reasons. Going up to the farm gets hard because you aren't physically there to enjoy that with me. Not sure about what the other side is like if you can see us or know we think of you, but if you can you have to know how we feel exactly.
Regina Kircher
April 16, 2013
About a year ago we were sitting out on the deck enjoying the warm sunshine together, oh how I miss those moments with you. I love you and miss you, Dad! Thinking about you.
Regina Kircher
March 19, 2013
Hi Dad! I sure do miss you, each and every day, but am glad that you are enjoying being with Jesus. My life is emptier because you're gone from us, but you are not forgotten. I love you Dad! You are the best! :)
Dad enjoying the family reunion 2011.
Regina Kircher
March 19, 2013
Mark
February 18, 2013
It's been 7 months since my dad passed. I am reminded of that song that says, "all the things I wish that I had told him, in the living years". Everyone misses him and we know that there is no way to bring him back. Still, we try to keep his lessons alive and in our hearts. I pray everyone of us has Jesus as our Lord and Saviour so that we can see him again one day. I pray the same for his grand children and great grand children.
Regina Kircher
December 28, 2012
We miss you so much, Dad. Christmas without you will never be the same. However, I am so glad that you are with Jesus now with no more hurting. I love you Dad!
Mark
December 27, 2012
Greatly missed!
Mark
November 21, 2012
We miss dad, I know he'd want us to have a happy Thanksgiving without him. Missed you here to help with the pies dad. I know heaven's a better place though.
DD712 USS Gyatt in Italy...my dad was aboard in this picture
Mark Kircher
November 20, 2012
Mark
October 26, 2012
In Memory of Our Dad
Regina Kircher
October 14, 2012
It's been three months already...my how time flies. I miss you just as much today as I did the day you left us. The holidays are approaching, and I think of you every day, missing you every day. My life continues as God has called us to do, but there is an empty chair at home and we all miss you very much, Dad. I love you Dad!
Dad loved his hot cocoa!
Regina Kircher
October 3, 2012
Just a day at camp
October 3, 2012
Regina Kircher
September 4, 2012
The holidays will be especially hard this year without you, Dad. I miss you so much, and think of you every day remembering fun times, happy times, things we did together...just you and I. I love you Dad, and will see you soon.
Mom and Dad
Valentine Kircher
September 2, 2012
I had ice cream with you July of 2010, this year I missed having it with you. Had I only known.
Mark Kircher
September 1, 2012
Mark
August 21, 2012
It's good to remember you, but it's time to move on with my life and live it to the fullest like you did. Of course we will never forget you and I hope we never forget what you taught us. I'll see you again, so I will choose to see you as youthful now, with a new body that's unbroken, and untouched by disease, with ALL of your memories in tact, for mortality must put on immortality according to scripture. I rejoice in that reality.
Regina Kircher
August 10, 2012
Almost a month already, time just seems to whiz by way too fast, yet it only seems like it was yesterday that you passed from this earth to enter your heavenly home with the Lord Jesus. We miss you so much, Dad, and I just want to say I love you so much! Many folks still ask about you, and wonder what your life was like, and I am proud to tell them of my fond memories of you. Peace!
Regina Kircher
July 31, 2012
It's hard to believe that two weeks has gone by since your passing, and I miss you so much. Yesterday I went to visit you at the gravesite with Chyrl, and we remembered your smile, your sense of humor, your sweet smile, and just remembering the good times we shared. I am so thankful to God for every day that I was able to have you in my life, and each day that passes does not lessen the empty ache I feel inside because your presence in my life seems emmpty. I know that one day I will see you again when we are all with the Savior in heaven where there is nothing but peace, joy, and love...most importantly we will be with Jesus. I love you Dad! See you!
Jean Afify
July 28, 2012
To my beloved Kircher family, His unique sense of humor and cute chuckle will remain with us always. Now with Grandpa, Dad, and Aunt Rose, Uncle Val will be lifted from suffering in Our Dear LORDS arms. Hugs from AZ - Jeannie
Christina Soboleski
July 24, 2012
For my grandpa. I love and miss you. You taught me so much and I will always remember you. You have left this world and are in a better place. I will see you again.
Bill and Kathy Connelly
July 24, 2012
To the family of Val and Gerry,
We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With heart felt sympathy,
Jo Snyder
July 23, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I knew Val from
Singer-Link. He was a very kind man.
Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Belinda Mason
July 23, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Amy, Dave and David Neff
July 23, 2012
Sending out deepest condolences. Aunt Chryl, we are so sorry for youe loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. All of our love. God Bless.
~ Dave, Amy and David
Ed & Pat Doebler
July 22, 2012
Chyrl, our thoughs and prayers go out to you and your family. We are sorry for your loss. The Doebler Family
Sandi Ailport
July 22, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Kircher family,
Val hired me to work at Link he was truly a wonderful man and will always be remembered. My thoughts and prayers are with you. God Bless....
Sandy & Tony Clark
July 22, 2012
Jerry,
We are so sorry to her of Val's passing. We will always remember the good times we had camping with you both. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
July 22, 2012
My condolences to the family of Val. He was my manager for many years at Singer-Link and was a great guy. He was very dedicated to his job. He has also been my neighbor for over 20 years. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Sincerely,
Karen Chernega
Regina Kircher
July 22, 2012
To my dear sweet father, God has given me the best gift anyone could ever have...a loving, kind, gentle, quiet man to be my father. I am so thankful for the many years that I was able to spend with you, and each and every moment has been precious to me. I love you very much Dad, and while I will miss you very much, I know that I will see you again in heaven. While I will miss you dearly, I am happy that your pain and suffering is over with and that you can now enjoy the promises that God has given to us all who believe...no more pain or suffering, no more heartache or sorrow, no more tears. Only joy and love. Peace!
Mark Kircher
July 22, 2012
My dad was a strong beacon to show us the way to live a Godly and good life that honored God and put family first. He gave us strong work ethics, and believed and lived by what he "preached". He had no enemies...ever.
Dave, Lori and Dwight Neff
July 22, 2012
To Our Sister In Law Chyrl, Aunt Chyrl and Her Family. Saddened and So Sorry For Your Loss. Our Thoughts and Prayers Are with You All. God Bless.
Terry Rockwell
July 22, 2012
Sorry to hear of Val's passing. I worked with him at Link and he was a great guy.
Terry Rockwell
Ruth Gdovin Siver
July 22, 2012
Dear Jerry and family, I worked with Val at Link. Always a gentleman and got things done! He was truly an invaluable team player when building the engineering staff during the 80's. God Bless his family.
Deb Schmeltzer
July 22, 2012
To The Family, especially my friend Chyrl, So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I know he was a good man, raised 4 wonderful children with your mom and I will always remember him and all of your family very fondly. R.I.P Mr. Kircher. : (
Terri & Alice Kay Weingartner
July 21, 2012
Aunt Jerry,
We were saddened to hear the news of Uncle Val's passing. We're sorry we can't be there for the service, but our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your entire family.
Love you all.
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