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Richard Hoch Obituary
Richard W. Hoch Jr., "Rick," 53, of Leesport, died Saturday, March 30, 2013, in Milton S. Hershey Medical Center.
He was the husband of Susan L. (Seelig) Hoch. They were married on August 17, 1985, and celebrated 27 years of marriage.
Born in Reading, he was the son of Richard W. Sr. and Jeanette (Gross) Hoch, Sinking Spring.
He was a 1978 graduate of Muhlenberg High School.
Rick was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He worked as an Ultra Sonic Emersion Specialist for Carpenter Technology, last working in 2008. Rick enjoyed NASCAR and Dale Earnhardt Sr. He was a fan of the New York Yankees and Chicago Bears.
Surviving in addition to his wife and parents are two sons, Derrick L. Hoch and Branndon W. Hoch, and one daughter, Karyssa M. Hoch, all at home. Rick is also survived by one brother, Michael G. Hoch, Fleetwood; and five sisters, Mary "Tresy," wife of William Walls, Reading, Sheran M. Blackwell, Kristina E. Comoh, Jeanette P., wife of Jarrod Pietrobone and Katheleen D. Hoch, all of Sinking Spring; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arthur F. and Gayle J. (Sands) Seelig; brother-in-law, Ronald A. Seelig, and his wife Caryll; and sister-in-law, Ninette L. Seelig; all of Muhlenberg Twp; and 14 nieces and nephews. Rick was predeceased by a nephew, Jarrod "Turtle" Seelig and a niece, Elizabeth "Lil" Blackwell.
Services will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. from Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., 223 Peach Street, Leesport. A visitation with the family will be held in the funeral home tonight, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and Thursday, from 10:00 to 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas 75265-0309 or American Liver Foundation, Mid-Atlantic Chapter, 1341 N. Delaware Avenue, Suite 209, Philadelphia, PA 19125.
For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Hoch
Eileen genslinger
April 4, 2013
I grew up with ricky on mohave rd, in temple. I am soooo sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.God bless.
Eileen labe, genslinger
April 4, 2013
I am sooo sorry to hear of rickys passing, dave had called me.we both grew up with ricky on mohave rd in temple.my thoughts and prayers are with you all. God bless !
Eileen labe, genslinger
April 4, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.I grew up with ricky, on mohave rd, in temple. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. God bless you all.
Eileen labe, genslinger
April 4, 2013
I am soooo sorry to hear about ricky.we grew up together on mohave rd, in temple.my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.God bless you all.
Eileen labe, genslinger
April 4, 2013
I am soooo sorry to hear about ricky.we grew up together on mohave rd, in temple.my thoughts and prayers go out to the family.God bless you all.
Curtis Pritchard
April 3, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Rick for 20 yrs. I never met a man with a bigger heart. He was always interested in how others were doing. I will miss him.
Jim & Ro Gruber
April 3, 2013
Sue and Family
We will miss Rick. May God speed him on his way. Our thoughts are with you all. If we can help in any way please let us know.
Eileen & Wayne Hummel III
April 3, 2013
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Lisa-Angstadt Wysocki
April 3, 2013
Dear Sue and Family,
I will always remember Rick as a kind-hearted man, whom opened his heart and home to everyone. A man who enjoyed life and treasured his children, family and friends. He is safe with the Lord, I believe that much. I pray that God grants peace and strength upon you.
April 3, 2013
Mike Hoch and the entire Hoch family,
Please accept my heartfelt condolences in the loss of your brother and son. I remember Rick from our school days, he was a character, he could always make me laugh! And always very kind. The pain here on earth that we feel when we lose a loved one is beyond words and never leaves us.. but over time, what enters is the peace in knowing our journey does not end here, in faith, we have the assurance and peace of eternal life and being reunited with our loved ones. May God's loving arms be wrapped around you in your time of sorrow.. God Bless you all,
Michele Cheri (DuGuay)
Tom & Donna Freese
April 3, 2013
We are so sorry to hear the news that Rich passed away. Please accept our deepest sympathies for you and your family. He was a great guy to talk to and always had a smile on his face. We'll miss his.
Brenna Hafer
April 2, 2013
Uncle Rick, I don't know completely how to say good bye to you. I have so many fun memories of you... You were a blast to be around and always there for everyone. I'll always remember our phone calls, and our holidays will NEVER be the same. All I can hope is that you are in no pain, at peace with all of our loved ones, and HAPPY. I know I'll see you again. Until then, I love you.
Joyce Simons
April 2, 2013
Our deepest condolences to the entire family. Our thoughts are with you.
Jen, Joyce, Diego, and Sarah
Bertha Morgan Frees
April 2, 2013
Sue and family,
Sorry to read of the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Cookie Pietrobone
April 2, 2013
Dear Sue, Derrick, Brandon, Karyssa, Mom and Dad Hoch, d in-law and Hoch family. My condolences and wishing you Peace in his memory.
Maria Speicher
April 2, 2013
To the Hock family,
So sorry to hear of Rick's passing. We will always remember him as a soccer coach and for the kind words he passed on to our family about Harley. Death is not extinguishing the light; it is putting out the lamp because the dawn has come.
Maria Speicher & Brendan Miller
Steph Tomeo
April 2, 2013
Jen and Family,
So sorry for your loss and the sadness you are feeling. Take comfort in the fact that he is not suffering anymore. If there is anything I can do for you let me know. Love you!
Steph
Ike Lutz
April 1, 2013
Sue and family,Sorry for your loss.Rick was a kind man.Always took time to say hello and see how you were doing.He will be missed and forever in our prayers. God bless you all,Ike & Andrea Lutz
Bob Loughery
April 1, 2013
Very sorry about your loss.
Sheila Smith
April 1, 2013
Sue and Children...and the entire Hoch family...May God help you through this sad time and may Rick be resting in the arms of the Lord. Rick was always a part of the Walls' extended family..as were all of you. He will be missed by all of us. I hope that he is traveling with my Dad.
Riggins Family
April 1, 2013
Sue, Karyssa, and Family, So sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you.
patsy houck
April 1, 2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the family.So sorry for your lose.
Deborah Kirk
April 1, 2013
Ring the bells that still can ring. There is no perfect offering. There is a crack in everything. That's how the light gets in. Our light has become a little less bright.
Michele Thompson
April 1, 2013
Rick, you will be missed by so many... I'm glad we have reconnected in the past 5 years and have gotten to create more memories with the whole Gross family. Stay by your family's side always and rest easy...
Robin Bausch
April 1, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time. May your memories bring you comfort.
Crystal Rios
April 1, 2013
Sheri and family, may god bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
April 1, 2013
Please extend our sympathy to all of the family. Our thoughts are with you.
Rick and June Simons and family.
April 1, 2013
We are very sorry to hear of Rick's passing. Our family opens our hearts to all of you. You are in our prayers.
Love,
The Stumhofer Family
Barb and Gary Thompson
April 1, 2013
Rick,
You were loved and will be missed by many. We had great times growing up with our huge, crazy family. I' m so glad we were able to have the reunion at your and Sue' s place a few years ago. We had a lot of laughs and a few tears reminiscing about our youth. God bless and keep you in his arms. Watch over Sue, the kids and your extended family. Give Nana,Poppy and Lizzie hugs and kisses from us. Love you forever. Barb and Gary.
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