KIRSCH FRANCIS J

MAJ Francis J Kirsch was a VHPA member who died after his tour in Vietnam on 10/20/2006 at the age of 80.6
Jacksonville Beach, FL
Date of Birth 02/25/1926
Served in the U.S. Army
Served in Vietnam with 117 AVN in 65-66, HHC/14 CAB 23 INF in 68-69
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More detail on this person: Francis Joseph "Frank" Kirsch Francis Joseph "Frank" Kirsch died Oct. 20, 2006. He was born Feb. 25, 1926 in Philadelphia and spent his childhood on the family farm near Quakertown, Pa. Kirsch retired from the U.S. Army in 1969 after serving his country for more than 20 years. His military career included tours in Vietnam and Korea as well as duty stations in Fort Rucker Ala.; Jacksonville, Fort Gordon, Ga.; Japan, Germany and Africa. He flew helicopters and fixed wing aircraft as well as specializing in combat damage reconstruction projects. After retirement from the military, Kirsch worked in construction, often as a project manager. His and thorough knowledge of building made him an expert construction estimator, according to family. In his retirement, Kirsch found great joy in his family and projects. He contracted the home he and his wife, "Stelle," lived in, and they played cards, socialized and entertained often. Kirsch's sharp mind enabled him to converse with anyone on a wide range of topics. He possessed special talents for games and history, loved a good joke and a good smoke and never forgot anyone's name, according to his family. Kirsch is survived by his wife of 43 years, Margaret Estelle Kirsch. Family members include his son, Robert Kirsch (Louanne); stepsons, John Stose and Bill Stose (Kathy); granddaughters, Ashley Stose, Tracy Gulledge (Keith), Merrill Stose and Kerrie Stose; great grandchildren, Lane and Linzi Gulledge; sister-in-law, Trudy Pyatt (Charlie); niece, Tere Henderson (Tom); nephews Steve Jarrett (Robin) and Moker Jarrett (Cheryl); niece, Tara Jarrett; nephew, Jason Jarrett (Jennifer), and great grand niece, Teagan Jarrett. Kirsch was predeceased by his son, Frank, and his daughter, Karen. Kirsch's nephews Jason Jarrett, Parker Jarrett, Austin Jarrett, Jeff Henderson and Matt Henderson will serve as pallbearers. Services were held Monday. Visitation with the family was on Sunday evening at Hardage-Giddens Funeral Home. Interment followed the services at H. Warren Smith Cemetery, Jacksonville Beach.

Burial information: H Warren Smith Cemetery, Jacksonville Beach, FL

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Date posted on this site: 03/10/2024