Dennis E. Kircher

November 20, 1942 - December 10, 2019

Dennis Edward Kircher, 77 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on December 10, 2019 at Integrity Health Care of Columbia, Columbia, IL. He was born November 20, 1942, in Herrin, IL, son of the late Edward Kircher and Neoma, nee Counce, Kinney. He was married to Marilyn, nee Muckelroy, Kircher, who survives him. They were married June 17, 1967. Dennis had worked as a mechanical engineer with Monsanto Corp., St. Louis, MO, and later served as vice-president of Lithcote, Chicago, IL. After retirement, he began his own consulting company, ITEL. He had served as chairman of the Street Graphics Committee in Columbia and was a member of the Columbia Gymnastic Assoc. Dennis' interests included, playing cards, especially Bridge, crossword puzzles, and he was a voracious reader. Also, surviving are cousins, Richard "Dick" (Susie) Garrison, Rebecca (Fred) Madden, and Carol (George) Born; sister, Kathy (Jim) Sliefert; brother, Lynn (Jane) Kircher, along with other relatives and friends. He was also preceded in death by his step-father, Edward Kinney. Visitation will be Monday, December 23, 2019, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm, at Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, with a memorial service to follow at 4:00 pm, with Pastor Steve Westbrook, officiating. Interment will follow in the Palmier Cemetery, Columbia, IL. In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: American Cancer Society, #5 Schiber Ct., Maryville, IL, 62062. For more information, please access our website, www.leesmanfuneralhome.com. Lawlor Funeral Home, Columbia, IL, handled arrangements.