Charles Herman “Herm” Kirchner Jr., 75

December 13, 2017

Charles Herman “Herm” Kirchner Jr., 75, of Manheim, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Hospice & Community Care in Mt. Joy surrounded by his loving family. Born in Lancaster, he was the son of the late Charles Herman Kirchner Sr. and the late Ida Mae (Hoover) Kirchner. He was the loving husband of Patricia Ann (Morrison) Kirchner with whom he shared over 50 years of marriage.
Herm was a graduate of Lancaster Catholic High School. He worked for Armstrong World Industries as a dept. manager for 30 years.
He enjoyed going to his weekly spot at the Cat’s Meow Restaurant in Manheim along with his wife and many friends.
He proudly served in the US Army during the Vietnam War.
In addition to his wife Patricia, he is survived by a son, Scott Kirchner husband of Jenifer of Columbia; daughter, Kelli Stouch wife of Eric of Manheim. Also surviving are four grandchildren: Meghan, Erin, Colin, Jack, one great-granddaughter, Nora; a sister, Regina Smith wife of Jerry of Fort Mill, SC; two brothers, Sam Kirchner husband of Pat of Lititz and Keith Kirchner husband of Chris of Lancaster.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11AM on Friday, December 15, 2017 at St. Richard’s Catholic Church, 110 N. Oak St, Manheim, PA 17545 with Fr. Stephen Weitzel as celebrant. Interment to follow in St. Joseph New Catholic Cemetery. Friends and family will be received from 9:30-11AM at the church on Friday. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Herm’s memory may be made to the church at the above address.