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Richard Gauch Obituary
Richard L. Gauch Sr., 88, of Belleville, Ill., born Aug. 2, 1918, in Freeburg, Ill., died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2006, at Memorial Convalescent Center, Belleville, Ill.
Mr. Gauch was a retired mechanic for the Granite City Army Depot. He was a member of the St. Clair County Anglers Club, the Millstadt Sportsman's Club, and the Smithton Senior Citizens Club. Richard was an avid dancer, fisherman, and gardener. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran.
Mr. Gauch was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy A., nee Daubach, Gauch, whom he married Nov. 25, 1941, in St. Charles, Mo., and who died May 16, 1986; his parents, George H. and Pauline, nee Grossman, Gauch; two sisters, Melinda Ross and Virginia Bradley; and four brothers, Elmer, Lester, Clements, and Washington Gauch.
He is survived by four sons, Richard Jr. (Helen) Gauch of Belleville, Ill., Lonnie (Judith) Gauch of Millstadt, Ill., Gerald Gauch Sr. of Belleville, Ill., and Darrell (Lynn McBride) Gauch of Swansea, Ill.; seven grandchildren, Gerald (Tammy) Gauch Jr., Gary Gauch, Wendy (Jason) Forsythe, Kelly (John) Coziar, Kari Gauch, Scott (Casie) Gauch, and Todd Gauch; six great-grandchildren, Jacob and Mathew Gauch, Tyler and Tanner Forsythe, and Rhett and Rhegan Gauch; and two brothers, Harry (Estelle) Gauch of Freeburg, Ill., and Verlan Gauch of Belleville, Ill.
The Gauch family wishes to express their sincere gratitude for the loving care given their father by the staff at Memorial Convalescent Center and Dr. James Vest.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the charity of the donor's choice. Condolences may be submitted online to www.rennerfh.com.
Visitation: Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 2006, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill.
Funeral: Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 2006, at George Renner & Sons Funeral Home, Belleville, Ill., with the Rev. Dr. Arthur Tinge officiating. Burial will be in Valhalla Gardens of Memory, Belleville, Ill.
GEORGE RENNER & SONS FUNERAL HOME, Belleville, Ill.
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Jenni Phelps
September 29, 2006
Wow. I can't top George's entry. You are all in our prayers.
Jenni, Tim, Nate and Sydney Phelps
Patti Rettle
September 29, 2006
Rich Gauch family,
First I want to express our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your father. He truly was one of a kind.
I was going to bring mom by tonight, but she was having a hard time accepting his passing. Her and dad had great times with your mom and dad. They enjoyed going to dances with them. Your dad and my dad were great dancers. I used to love dancing the polka with your dad!! Your mom and dad were so much fun to be around. I remember when they lived by the Angler's club. We used to walk down there and get sodas and chips. I think we are blessed to have such wonderful parents. Mom asked about your dad so many times, wondering if he was still at Memorial, I would tell her yes and she would remember things about when they used to run around together. That would always bring a smile to her face!!
I have moved in with mom. She was having health issues and I stayed with her awhile. I didn't like what I saw, so I gave up my apartment and moved in. I didn't realize my bedroom was so small!! But she needs me here and here is where I need to be.
Once again, please accept our sympathy, he was a great person.
Florence Switala and Patti Rettle
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Debra Clifton
September 29, 2006
Bear and Lynn,
I was so sorry to read of Bear's Dad's passing in the paper this morning. Please know that you and your families will be in my thoughts and prayers. With my sincerest sympathy, Deb Clifton
George Frame
September 29, 2006
I am saddened to learn of Richard's passing.I am at David's in Dexter MI or I would have come to the wake and funeral. Uncle Rich was a great fellow and Dee and I loved him very much. He is now at peace and joining Dorothy, his parents, brothers and sisters in God's beautiful Heaven.
God Bless you all and Peace in the name of Christ our Lord.
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