Obituary of Richard Koerner

Koerner, Richard J. Age 70, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather passed away peacefully Sunday, July 29, 2012 at Provena Saint Joseph Medical Center. A U.S. Army veteran. Formerly employed by the Joliet Herald News and Fox Valley Press as a printing pressman and warehouse paper manager, retiring in 2004 after over 40 years of service. Dick was an active member of St. Mary Immaculate Parish and the Senior Group in Plainfield. He coached boy's basketball and touch football at St. Mary's School while his sons were attending school there. He also coached baseball for the P.A.L. League. He loved working in his vegetable garden and fishing at his favorite lake in Indiana. He is survived by his loving wife of 44 years, Jane; three children, Christine (Jeff) Thompson, Mark (Nichole) Koerner, and Bill (Cassandra) Koerner. He was devoted to his grandchildren, Jenna and Sara Koerner, Roni and Maranda Dodd, Jacob and Josh Thompson, Braedon and Keeley Koerner, and Olivia Burton. Also surviving are his father, Elmer Koerner; and his siblings, Mary Ann (Bob) Cerven, Kathi Barrett, Barb Koerner, Nancy (Bob) Crickman, and Gary (Dawn) Koerner; as well as many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Preceded by his mother, Bernice (nee Pantol) Koerner. Funeral Services for Richard J. Koerner will be Thursday, August 2, 2012 at 9:45 a.m. from the funeral home to St. Mary Immaculate Catholic Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in St. Mary Immaculate Cemetery. Visitation Wednesday 2-8 p.m. at: FRED C. DAMES FUNERAL HOME 3200 Black at Essington Rds., Joliet For information: (815) 741-5500