William Joseph “Bill” Kirchner
Funeral services for William Joseph “Bill” Kirchner, 77, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, under the direction of Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Mr. Kirchner passed away at 2:50 p.m., Thursday, June 2, 2016 at his home.
He was born September 14, 1938, at St. Patrick, Missouri, to John Nicholas Kirchner and Anna Marie Ellison Kirchner. On November 26, 1960, he was married at St. Patrick, Missouri, to Janet Baugher. Bill worked in his family business, farming, trucking and seed sales. Mr. Kirchner lived in St. Patrick until his retirement in 2001 when he moved to West Plains, Missouri. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for sixty years and was active on the local and state levels; after his God and family, it was his greatest love. Mr. Kirchner was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-five years, Janet Kirchner of the family home; one daughter, Sherry Lox and husband, Mark, West Plains, Missouri; and one sister, Kathleen Uhlmeyer, Canton, Missouri.
Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home. Interment of cremains will be at a later date in St. Patrick, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri Knights of Columbus vocations fund, St. Mary’s building fund or American Cancer Society and may be left at Robertson-Drago Funeral Home.
Michelle Elam
June 3, 2016 @ 10:47 pm
I am SO sorry to hear of this. So many great childhood memories with all of you! So happy to have gotten to share in your lives. Please let me know when the service will be in St. Pat. Love and hugs to you.
Shelia Welker
June 3, 2016 @ 11:35 pm
Janet, Sherry ,Kathleen and the rest of the Kirchner family, I was saddled to hear of the death of our dear friend, Bill!!! I have you all in my thoughts and prayer!!! Sending my love and hugs to all!!!
Denise Uhlmeyer
June 4, 2016 @ 7:33 am
I will miss you Bill
Erin Frealy
June 4, 2016 @ 8:03 am
You always made those around you smile. I know you loved to tease me.
And you kept us all laughing at All Pet during every visit. You will be missed.
Julie Kattelmann
June 5, 2016 @ 10:01 pm
Janet and Sherry,
I so enjoy Bill. He always had a smile and was ready to visit. You will be in our prayers and we are so sorry for your loss. Remember you are loved. Julie and Bud Kattelmann
DR CORNISH'S OFFICE
June 8, 2016 @ 9:39 am
Janet & Sherry,
We are so sad to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed seeing and visiting with Bill when he came into the office. He will be missed by all of us. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Please let us know if there is anything we can do or if you need anything. Bill was an amazing man and we loved his smile and sense of humor. He always made us smile!
Dr. Cornish and team