C. Herman "Herm" Kirchner, Sr., 92, of Lancaster, died Tuesday June 26, after a lengthy illness.

Born in Lancaster, Herman was the son of the late Bernard and Regina McCann Kirchner. He was the husband of the late Ida Mae Hoover Kirchner, who died this past May after 71 years of marriage.

Herm retired from Armstrong World Industries Floor Plant after over 40 years of service. He worked for Certified Carpet for several years. He served in the US Navy in the Pacific during WWII.  Herman loved the game of fast pitch softball and was inducted into the Lancaster Softball Hall of Fame in 2007. He played on numerous basketball teams including the "St Joe Saints. " A lifelong member of St. Joseph Catholic Church; he was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Club where he received the Old Timers Award and the Father & Son Award.

Surviving are his children; C. Herman, Jr. husband of Patricia, Manheim, Regina, wife of Jerry Smith, South Carolina, Samuel, husband of Patricia, Lititz, and Keith, husband of Christine, Lancaster; 9 grandchildren; and 11 great grandchildren, and a brother, Donald Kirchner, of Lancaster.

Herm was preceded in death by his three brothers, Regis, Cletus and Bernard, his two sisters, Clara Kirchner and Marie Kirchner Houder, and a granddaughter, Laura Lynn Kirchner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, June 30th at 11AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, 440 St. Joseph St., Lancaster with Msgr. Thomas Smith as celebrant. Relatives and friends can be received at the church from 10AM until the time of service. Interment will be held at St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery, Bausman. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Lancaster Catholic High School Athletic Department, 650 Juliette Ave., Lancaster, PA 17601 or to St. Joseph Catholic Church. To send an online condolence please visit www.snyderfuneralhome.com . Charles F. Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory  717-560-5100