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William E. Bircher, 72, of Ft. Myers died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2004. He was born December 23, 1931 in Pikeville, KY. He lived in Ft. Myers since 1960. He was a US Navy Veteran. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Gloria of 38 years.

Bill is survived by their 3 children, son Floyd, his children, William Ray, Chiquita & Ashley, daughter Debra Skibinski (Duane) and son Daryl, son Rocky (Tina) their sons Trevor & Brent Michael. He is also survived by his mother, Dorothy Bircher of Ohio, sister Mary Jean Adkins (Howard) and their children Howard Jr. & Michele, a brother Bobby (Wanda) of Ocala, FL and their children Rob & Patty, a host of other family & friends who will never forget his smiling face and the love he had for everyone. He will always be remembered as a devoted loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother. His family was everything to him. We will forever hold him close in our hearts and treasure the memories we shared with him.

A memorial dinner in his honor will be held at 3791 Little Creek Dr., Ft. Myers at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family requests a donation be made to the Cancer Society of Ft. Myers.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The News-Press on Sep. 9, 2004.

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