Patrick Kirchner

Patrick H. Kirchner 75, of Hinckley passed away January 29, 2012. He was born in Parma, Ohio to August and Katheryn (nee DuChai) Kirchner. Patrick and Joan (nee Martikan) were married on June 21, 1958 and enjoyed life spending time with their family. Patrick was employed as a Carpenter and a member of Carpenter's Union Local # 105, our Lady of Grace Church and he was past president of RAH. He spent his special time working in his yard (his pride and joy) and hunting. Many knew him as a youth baseball coach for many years and after his retirement he worked seasonally for the Cuyahoga Valley National Park. He was a true helper to all those who needed him. He will be greatly missed by his wife Joan, children; Patrick A. (Karen), Mary Jo (Rex) Mann, Neal A. (Katrina), Susan M. (Drew) Gerstner and Frank Davis, grandchildren; Brookana (Matt), Makenze, Tyler, Clayton, Thomas, Matilda ,Brian, Kallie, Mac, Christian, Samantha and great-grandchild Landen, siblings; Bill (Kathleen), Sally Clinton, Patricia Suveges, Joseph (Karlotta), and many nieces and nephews.
Patrick was preceded in death by his parents and siblings; Mary Lou, Nancy, Donna, Marian and Ed. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 5, 2012 from 1 to 6 PM at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services 3477 Medina Road (corner of Rt. 18 and River Styx Rd) Medina, Ohio. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, February 6, 2012 at 1 PM. Fr. Joe Mecir will officiate at Our Lady of Grace Church 1088 Ridge Road Hinckley, Ohio. (Please meet at the Church), for prior visitation at 12 noon to 1 PM. Burial in Ridge Cemetery, Hinckley.