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1932
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2017
Richard Kirsch Obituary
Richard Anton Kirsch, 84, of Indio, CA died April 6, 2017 in Indio of cancer. He was born July 9, 1932, to Richard Kirsch and Josephine Wentz in Los Angeles, CA.
He married Gail Robertson on August 3, 1957 in Manton, CA. He was a Purchasing Manager for Massey Sand & Rock for 32 years. He served in the U.S. Navy.
He is survived by his wife Gail Kirsch; daughters Eileen Kirsch of La Crosse, WI, Lake Roca, Poway, CA and Carol Lyn Neal of Palm Desert, CA; sons Karl Kirsch of Bermuda Dunes, CA and Eric Kirsch of Indio, CA; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Richard led a full life. He enjoyed golf, camping, fishing and Octoberfest. He enjoyed time with family and friends.
A Memorial Service will be held April 18, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Palm Desert, CA.
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Peter Melton
April 9, 2020
Prost! I can still feel the joy and compassion and playfulness that I encountered in my precious times with Rich! Much love to Gail and there family. Peter
Alphonso
April 22, 2017
To the family of Richard Anton Kirsch, I am so sorry for your loss. I'm sure you will miss him dearly. Please find comfort in knowing one day we will see our loved ones again. John 6:40. Matthew 5:5.
Oktoberfesting! Dana Point
Peter Melton
April 16, 2017
Rick! I raise my stein to you! Prost!
It was an amazing experience to know you and Gail and play as we did with 4 seasons of Oktoberfests in Lake Arrowhead and Dana Point!
You were and you always will be, a powerful and playful and loving force in my life.
Keep Dancing, I will feel your presence in every Ein Prosit! (Oktoberfest toast)
Peter
Karl Kirsch
April 15, 2017
I love you Dad and miss you dearly.
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