Richard Glenn Wucher

Richard Glenn Wucher went to be with his Lord on June 12, 2011, at age 81. Born to Col. Robert and June Wucher on November 13, 1929 in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania, he was the second of five children. His family moved to Austin in 1942 and except for a brief time, Dick has lived in Austin ever since. He graduated from Austin High School in 1948. On a blind date in 1949, Dick met a pretty young girl named Shirley Krueger and they were married on November 1st, 1954. Dick was known for his strong work ethic and positive attitude. He worked as a Letter Pressman at Hart Graphics/Steck Co. for 41 years until his retirement in 1991. A deacon at Crestview Baptist Church, Dick demonstrated his love for people through daily hospital visits, birthday calls, and hearty handshakes. He loved serving in the church and touched many lives teaching 2nd grade Sunday school for over 40 years. Dick loved music and sang in both Barbershop and church quartets, was a charter member of the Austin Chord Rangers, and was a faithful member of the church choir for many years. He was also active in community service by coaching Little League Baseball and working the polls. His favorite pastime was playing dominos, cribbage and cards. Dick was preceded in death by his daughter Brenda Gail. He is survived by his wife Shirley, son Glenn Roy Wucher and wife Shellynne, daughter Gay Roshell Wucher. He is also survived by his brother Jim Wucher, and sisters Virginia Mann, Valerie Olive and her husband Bucky, all of Austin, and Bonnie Anderson and her husband Hudson of Corsicana and two grandchildren Jessie and Stephanie Wucher of Austin and many nieces and nephews. His cheerfulness, his upbeat whistle, and his big heart will be missed by all who knew him. Memorial contributions can be made to Crestview Baptist Church.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o’clock in the evening until eight o’clock in the evening, Wednesday, the 15th of June at Cook-Walden Funeral Home; 6100 N. Lamar Blvd. Austin TX 78752. Funeral Services will be conducted at two o’clock in the afternoon, Thursday, the 16th of June at Crestview Baptist Church; 7600 Woodrow Ave. Austin TX 78757. Graveside services will be held at Austin Memorial Park Cemetery; 2800 Hancock Dr. Austin TX 78721.

Tributes may be made at www.cookwaldenfuneralhome.com