Fred Richard “Dick” Horchler, 94 died January 29th at home in Seven Lakes.
He lived a long and honorable life. He was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico and was the son of Margaret Patterson Horchler and Fred M. Horchler. His family returned to Western Pennsylvania where Dick lived most of his life. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard a mine warfare destroyer. Dick graduated from Youngstown University with a BS in Business Administration. He was employed by the H. J. Heinz Company for 32 years in sales and management. In retirement, he and his wife, Virginia relocated from Johnstown, PA to Seven Lakes in 1983, to enjoy 33 years of golf, friends and travel. One wish was to be retired longer than he worked and he did.
Dick is survived by his wife of 68 years, Ginny; daughter, Tracey Olsen and special friend, Frank Carney; also grandsons, Grant Seldomridge (Laura), great-grandsons, Asa and Bodie of Boone, NC; and Andrew Seldomridge (Carrie), great-grandsons, Peyton, Joshua and William of Kannapolis, NC.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the Chapel of the Pines at 11:00 AM.
Memorials may be directed to FirstHealth of the Carolinas Hospice & Palliative Care Services, Seven Lakes Chapel in the Pines or a charity of your choice.
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Mr. Horchler’s family and friends are in our thoughts and prayers at Sandhills Sentinel.
