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Edward Henry Kercher

November 27, 1932 — June 15, 2011

Edward Henry Kercher, 78, Rockford, passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2011, at home surrounded by his family.nbsp; He was born November 27, 1932, in Wolcott, IN, the son of Edward and Marie (Werner) Kercher. Edward was a 1954 graduate of the University of Illinois in Champaign, andnbsp; worked for Price Waterhouse accounting firm in Chicago after graduation.nbsp; He then served in the Army for two years in Germany.nbsp; Edward married Ulla Soderberg in Avesta, Sweden on May 24, 1959.nbsp; He was self employed as a Certified Public Accountant in Rockford for 40 years. Edward and Ulla enjoyed their retirement winters at their second home in San Diego, CA.nbsp;nbsp; He was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church.nbsp; Edward was an avid Cubs, Bears, and Bulls fan.
Survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Ulla; daughters, Anna (Motasem) Yafi of Algonquin, Lisa Kercher of Madison, WI, son Stephen (Marley) Kercher of Neenah, WI; 4 grandchildren, Mautez and Laith Yafi, Petra and Tristan Kercher; brother, Max Kercher of St. Louis, MO; several nieces and nephews.nbsp; Predeceased by his parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.
Memorial service will take place at 11:00am, Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at Fitzgerald Funeral Home and Crematory, Mulford Chapel, 1860 S. Mulford Rd with Reverend Donald LaVelle officiating.nbsp; Private family burial in Scandinavian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center, 4215 Newburg Rd. Rockford, IL 61108.nbsp; Share online condolences at www.fitzgeraldfh.com.

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