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Robert Kocher Obituary
Born in Philadelphia, April 25, 1939, he was a son of Charles Kocher and Mary Mills.
He was a 1958 graduate of Saint Clair High School. He had an associate degree from Columbia College, Mo.
Robert enlisted in the Army and Air Force. He retired from the military with 22 years of service.
He served his country proudly and with honor and received an honorable discharge in November of 1985.
In May of 1986, he started work with the U.S. Postal Service and after 21 1/2 years retired in November 2007. Robert was a good husband, father and grandfather.
Robert was married to Sa Hong Kocher for 44 years. They raised two children, a daughter, Elizabeth Bentz, Reading, and a son, Brian Kocher, Hatfield.
He is also survived by two grandchildren, Faith and Brynna Bentz, Reading, and a stepson, David McKenzie and his wife, Belinda, Alabama.
A religious service will be held at 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, 208 Pike St., Port Carbon, with Monsignor William Glosser officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to a viewing from 8:30 to 9:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be held in Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to the Hillside SPCA, P.O. Box 233, Pottsville, PA 17901. Robert A. Evans Jr. Funeral Home, Port Carbon, is in charge of arrangements. Please send condolences to www.robertaevansjrfh.com
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Rosemarie Bechtel
May 3, 2017
Sending our love and prayers your way. May God give you strength, courage, and peace today and always. We are looking forward to seeing Bob created anew in Heaven some day. We always enjoyed his stories and family friendship. Love, The Bechtel's and John Jamosky
Ann Longhenry
May 2, 2017
Sorry for your loss
Bub & Marie Steranko
May 2, 2017
Dear Mrs. Sue Kocher & family: Our thoughts & prayers are with you & family. Bob & I have know each other all of our lives. We shared many fond memories of our time in the military. Bob will be missed.
May 2, 2017
Dear Kocher Family, We are deeply sorry for your lost of your love one. Bobby will be missed, we had so many funny times together at the Reading GMF. We thank him for serving our country! May God watch over you all and guide you through this difficult time in your lives. Sincerely, Michael and Redell Hohman
April 30, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4
April 30, 2017
Mrs Kocher, Liz and Brian,
Very sorry for your loss,
Thinking of you and sending prayers your way.
Frank & Cheryl Herndon and family
Philip Swavely
April 29, 2017
Elizabeth and family, my deepest condolences in the loss of your father and loved one. Hugs and prayers to you all.
April 29, 2017
Dear Kocher Family, My deepest sympathy is with you along with my prayers. I worked with Bobby for 15 yrs.at Reading. We had some fun times together. He will be missed.
May the Lord comfort you in your time of loss.
Sandy Jones
Joseph Holden
April 29, 2017
Dear Mrs. Kocher and family. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family. Bob was a good friend as we both graduated from St. Clair High School in 1958 and we shared many fond memories.
Joe Holden and Family
April 29, 2017
From one Military Veteran to another, Thank You, for your service and dedication to our great nation. May the Lord comfort your loved ones.
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