Richard K. Hockgeiger

Richard K. Hockgeiger

Richard Hockgeiger Obituary

Published by Keepes Funeral Home on Feb. 20, 2019.
Richard was born on August 21, 1926 and passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019. Richard was a resident of Mount Carmel, Illinois at the time of passing. Dick graduated from Mount Carmel High School in 1944. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy and joined WWII. Memorial contributions may be made in Dick's memory to Residential Hospice, The Alzheimer's Association or Saint Mary's School.

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