Andrew Jackson Kocher (1921 - 2009)

Born 13 Aug 1921 in Camas, Clark County, Washington, United States

Husband of Irene C. (Schwartz) Kocher — married 17 May 1940 in Stevenson, Skamania County, Washington, United States

Descendants

Died 3 May 2009 at age 87 in Washougal, Clark County, Washington, United States

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Biography

Andrew Jackson Kocher ^{[1] [2] [3] [4] [5]} was born on 13 Aug 1921 ^[2][3][4] in Camas, Clark County, Washington ^[2][3][4].
His parents remain unknown at this time.

Andrew died at the age of 87 on 3 May 2009 ^[3][4] at his home in Washougal, Clark County, Washington ^[3][4].
It is not known at this time where he was buried. ^[6]
Andrew's obituary was published by Straub's Funeral Home about 4 May 2009 in Camas, Clark County, Washington. ^[3]
Mentions deceased wife Irene Schwartz, his son, Larry Kocher of Waterloo, IL; 3 unnamed grandchildren and 4 unnamed great grandchildren.

Andrew and Irene C. Schwartz were issued a marriage license on 17 May 1940 ^[1] in Skamania County, Washington ^[1]. They were married the same day at Stevenson, Skamania County, Washington. ^[1]
The wedding was officiated by clergyman Charles Wilbur Stark and witnessed by Ruth M Kocher and Thelma E Schwartz. ^[1]
They had one child, Lawrence Andrew "Larry" Kocher. ^[3][5]

Events

• Andrew resided in May 1940 in Clark County, Washington.
  Residence at time of his marriage. ^[1]

• Andrew registered for the military draft while residing at Woodburn St., Rt 2 Box 845 in Camas, Clark County, Washington on 14 Feb 1942. ^[2]
  His employer was Crown Willemate Paper of Camas WA. He was described as 5' 10-1/2" tall, weighed 159 lbs, had blue eyes, brown hair, light brown complexion, and scars on his right shoulder.

• Andrew was mentioned as the surviving husband of Irene C. Schwartz in an obituary published about 23 Dec 2007 by Straub's Funeral Home in Camas, Clark County, Washington. ^{[citation needed]}

• Andrew resided in May 2009 in Washougal, Clark County, Washington. ^[3]
  Residence at time of death.

• Andrew was mentioned as the deceased father of Lawrence Andrew "Larry" Kocher in an obituary published on 21 May 2018 by Quernheim Funeral Home in Waterloo, Monroe County, Illinois. ^[5]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5} Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Citing Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013; Reference Number: swskmmcbook10_825. Andrew J Kocher to Irene c Schwartz. 1940.
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2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3} Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011 (accessed 11 Apr 2021). Citing The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Washington, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 97. Entry for Andrew J Kocher.
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3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7} Straub's Funeral Home obituaries, database (accessed 11 Apr 2021), Obituary of Andrew Jackson Kocher.
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4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4} Find a Grave, database and images (accessed 13 April 2021), memorial page for Andrew Jackson Kocher (13 Aug 1921–3 May 2009), Find A Grave: Memorial #99336617; Maintained by Bonnie (contributor 46780698) Unknown. Includes transcript of obituary.
5. ↑ ^{5.0 5.1 5.2} Quernheim Funeral Home obituaries, database (accessed 11 Apr 2021), obituary for Lawrence Andrew "Larry" Kocher, aged 77.
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6. ↑ His obit does not say where he was buried, and FindAGrave has as unknown burial place.