Richard Hirchert

Richard "Tex" E. M. Hirchert, 77, Wilton, died June 26, 2004, in a Garrison Nursing home following a courageous battle with Alzheimer's Disease. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM at Mission Evangelical Free Church in Wilton with Pastor Rod Adamyk officiating. Burial will be at the ND Veteran's Cemetery at 2:00 PM Tuesday with military rites provided by VFW Post 1326. Visitation will be Monday from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM at Boelter-Eastgate Funeral Service, 200 W. Turnpike Ave. Bismarck, and will continue Tuesday one hour prior to the service at the church. Richard was born on February 17, 1927, at Joe Creek Reservation, near Seneca, South Dakota, the son of Edward A. A. and Verna Slusher Hirchert. He was raised and attended schools in Seneca. Tex married Mildred "Millie" McRoberts. He lived in several places including Seneca, South Dakota, Chasley, North Dakota, Piedmont, and Sturgis, South Dakota, before moving to Bismarck. Tex served with the U.S. Army during the Korean War with LOVE Company. He married Kathleen Wiedrich on April 18, 1987, in Bismarck. He retired in 1989 after thirteen years of dedicated service to the city of Bismarck where he oversaw the entrance to the Bismarck Landfill. Tex could play about any instrument he got his hands on from mandolin to harmonica. He loved animals, especially horses, and dreamed of riding a zebra in Africa. Tex was a reborn Christian who loved the Lord very much. He believed in fighting for his country, because of his love for country and his love for people. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen of Bismarck; his daughters and sons-in-law, Julie Ann and Robert Carter of Missouri, and Laura and Paul Faye of Los Angeles, California; his sons and daughters-in-law, David and Lisa Hirchert of Rapid City, South Dakota, Bill and Terry Hirchert of Piedmont, South Dakota, and Michael Hirchert of Piedmont, South Dakota; his brothers and sisters-in-law, Harry and Rosella Hirchert of Piedmont, Orville and Barb Hirchert of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Gerald Hirchert of Missouri; his sister, Hazel Olesen of New England, North Dakota; nine grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Clifford Hirchert; and one grandson.

Richard Hirchert

February 17, 1927 - June 26, 2004