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Herbert Lauchner Obituary
ROCHESTER - Herbert Melvin Lauchner, 86, of Rochester passed away on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2009, at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born on Oct. 3, 1922, in Andrew, the son of Herbert and Edith Mildred Oglesby Lauchner. He married Frances Mae Brachear on June 25, 1947, in Springfield.
Herbert was a member of Rochester United Methodist Church. He retired after many years with Capitol Plumbing and Heating Supply Company in Springfield. He served as a Tech 4 with an Army Engineers Supply Company during World War II.
He was preceded in death by a son, Steven, in 1970.
He is survived by his wife, Frances of Rochester; a son, David T. Lauchner (wife, Sandra Gail) of Highland; and two grandchildren, Christopher and April Lauchner.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Wilson Park Funeral Home in Rochester. Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2009, at the funeral home, with the Rev. Jack Swank officiating. Burial will be in Rochester Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Rochester United Methodist Church or the Rochester Rescue Squad.
Please visit our obituaries at www.wilsonparkfuneralhome.com.
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October 4, 2009
You have our deepest sympathy. We enjoyed visiting with Herb at church and it was good to see you there today, Fran. Call if you need anything. Rodney and Bev Matthews
lisa (sandidge) fugnitti
September 30, 2009
I was so sorry to hear of Herb's passing. I remember seeing him walk down to the store and getting doughnuts. He was always such a nice man; smile on his face. I will miss him. My deepest sympathies to the family at this most difficult time.
Harold Glick
September 29, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family today.
Linda Stecker
September 29, 2009
I met Herb when I started working at
Capitol. He was a helpful and pleasant co-worker. My condolences to his family.
Mervin & Ledabelle Spurgeon
September 29, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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