Richard T. Krocker

Rich was a Supervisor for Otis Elevator Company for 18 years and had worked in the elevator business for 34 years.

He volunteered on the 4-H electrical crew.

Rich was of the Methodist Faith.

He was a loving husband, father, son and brother. He loved life and people. Everyone who met him, loved him.

Rich enjoyed bowling, fishing, boating, going on walks, hikes, and was a lover of animals and nature.

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Paul Kean.

Rich is survived by his wife of 27 years, Kathy (Kean) Krocker; daughter, Krystal Lynn Krocker; son, Richard Theodore Krocker, III; parents, Richard Theodore, Sr. and Gloria Krocker; mother-in-law, Hazel Kean; sisters, Dayle Eby (Bill) and Terry Krocker; brother-in-laws, Marshall Kean (Elfriede) and Jon Kean; sister-in-laws, Paula McLemore, Brenda Darling, and Sherry Orbach (Geoff); nieces and nephews, Jean Bolek, Erin Parker, Eric Sharon, Todd Sharon, Eric Walsh, Lauren Walsh, Keren Walsh, Misty Massey, Sean Kean, and Joshua McLemore; great nieces and nephews; and many close friends and co-workers.

His family wishes to thank everyone for all thoughts and prayers and especially the staff at St. Mary’s and Evansville Cancer Clinic.

Services will be at 2:00 PM Monday, January 3, 2011, at Alexander West Chapel officiated by Rev. Wade Butler, with burial at Alexander Memorial Park. Friends may visit Monday, from 12-Noon to 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.