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RICHARD HORCHER Obituary

Richard "Chip" Horcher of Buffalo Grove Richard "Chip" Horcher was born Dec. 24, 1930, in Wheeling, to Nicholas and Lorena (nee Weidner) Horcher. He died Wednesday, April 11, 2012, at Pepper Family Hospice in Barrington. Chip is survived by his wife, Jo Ann Horcher (nee Nolan); children, Tom (Connie), Alan and Mark (Suzanne) Horcher; grandchildren, Kyle, Lane, Amanda, Leah, Allison, Jessica and Sam; and siblings, Dan (Karen), Ray (Irene) Horcher and Delores (Bob) Zettek. Chip was preceded in death by his brothers, Ed, Rudy, Syke, Harry and Art. Visitation will be from 3 until 9 p.m. Friday, at the Glueckert Funeral Home, Ltd., 1520 N. Arlington Heights Road (four blocks south of Palatine Road), Arlington Heights. Prayers will be said at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, at the funeral home, proceeding to St. Mary Catholic Parish, 10 N. Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, for Mass at 10 a.m. Interment is private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Hospice and Palliative Care of Northeastern Illinois, 405 Lake Zurich Road, Barrington, IL 60010. For funeral information and condolences, www.GlueckertFH.com or 847-253-0168.

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Published by Butler Eagle from Apr. 12 to Apr. 13, 2012.

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Mary J Nolan

April 14, 2012

Jo, Yours and Chip's great Sons,
And Wives and all the Kids,
Your Dad was a great and good man..
A friend to all who knew him.
He would help anyone and everyone who needed help,sometimes much to the frustration of his family waiting at home to go somewhere planned.... like to a wedding (Alan's specifically as I was there LOL).

Time meant nothing to Chip and now Chip you are where time is of no essence to anyone!

I hadnt seen you in a long while but did talk with you just a few weeks ago and you were just like you were the very first time I met you in Louisiana many years ago....kind and witty, and gentle and interesting.

You and Jo have raised 3 great sons and were so helpful with your GKids.

Mary
Your Sister-in-law in CT
You will be missed...Chip.

Bear (Mary Ann) Nolan Hardin

April 13, 2012

Uncle Chip was always fun! I remember him best for his gentle nature and great sense of humor and how he would always make time for us kids. I have many fond childhood memories of visiting Aunt Jo, Uncle Chip, and the boys, 'up North in Chicago'. Uncle Chip, you will be sorely missed, but we live in faith, knowing we will all meet again in Heaven.

Jessica Horcher

April 12, 2012

We'll miss you Papa! See you some day!

Steve Sloat

April 12, 2012

God Bless Chip! He was a wonderful man, husband and father. My heart and prayers goes out to Mrs. Horcher and the family. I always enjoyed seeing and chatting with Chip, whether it was at thier home, the hardware store or Cajun Fest. He always brought his stories to life and I enjoy his company. And yes they were long conversations. I proud to have known the Chip. Lord take him and give a hug for me.

Ren Sanfilip

April 12, 2012

I moved to Wheeling in 1957. The Horcher Family was an icon then and still is. Alot of treasured memories. Thoughts and prayers to all family and friends....Ren Sanfilip(mama d's pizzeria)

Carolyn O'Sullivan "Raupp"

April 12, 2012

I was so sadden to hear of Chip's passing. When I heard a flow of memories filled me of him and my dad and all the things they did together- their lunches and working on small jobs at my house. I feel a bit of happiness to know that they are together again, but I do truly miss them both. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.

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