Richard L. Kocher

1932 - 2018

Richard L. Kocher October 23, 1932 - January 7, 2018 Westchester, CA Richard L. Kocher passed away on January 7, 2018 when the Good Lord welcomed his soul into Heaven. He was the youngest son of Frank and Claire Kocher. He is survived by his daughter Tori and her husband Dean and their children Blake and Rachael Leamy, daughter Julie Kocher, son Tom Kocher and Sam Noonan and brother Martin Kocher of El Cajon, CA. His family settled in El Cajon in 1938, moving from Churubusco, IN, his place of birth. He attended W.D. Hall and Cajon Elementary in El Cajon. Went to St. Augustine High School in San Diego. Continued his education at Loyola University where he earned his B.A. in English. He joined the U.S.A.F., earned his wings and became a B-47 pilot. Upon completion of his enlistment, he worked 5 years in the aerospace industry. Returned to Loyola as an assistant professor. While employed at the University he continued his studies and earned his master's degree and PhD in English from USC. He became a full professor at this time. He taught 39 years in many different English subjects. He served on many committees at LMU. After retirement from the classroom, he served as an Academic Advisor to students for many years. He was honored to be inducted in the Loyola Marymont Faculty Hall of Fame of outstanding educators. In his leisure time, he enjoyed sailing with family and friends, painting, taking piano lessons and dancing with Groupo Folklorico. He also enjoyed exercising his black Labradors on long walks.