KIRCHGATTER, Richard H. DVM 1938-2003

KIRCHGATTER

Posted By: County Coordinator
Date: 5/25/2009 at 00:34:03

Richard H. Kirchgatter, DVM, died on May 20, 2003 at the age of 65 years.

He was born on March 13, 1938, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ellery Carl Kirchgatter of St. Ansgar, Iowa. Richard graduated from St. Ansgar High School in 1956, and with a doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from Iowa State University on May 15, 1963. He practiced at the Parkway Veterinary Clinic in Canton. Dr. Kirchgatter was a member of the Michigan VMA. In high school he was class president during his junior year, and served on the student council his sophomore year. He also participated in chorus, Boy's glee, pep club, class play, dramalog, FFA and newspaper staff.

He married Elaine Broadbent, of Rochester, N.Y., on June 15, 1963.

He was survived by his wife, Elaine; and by three daughters: June Kirchgatter, Jill Kirchgatter, and Joy (Brandon) Fischer; and by a sister, Violet Wick.

Memorial Services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 574 S. Sheldon Rd., Plymouth. Memorial visitation at Schrader-Howell Funeral Home, 280 S. Main, Plymouth, Wednesday 7-9 p.m. and Thursday 2-8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorials May be made to The University of Michigan, Comprehensive Cancer Center, 1500 East Medical Center Dr., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0759

Below is a photo from the 1956 St. Ansgar school annual.

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