Earl Kirchner, 86, of Vero Beach, passed away on Aug. 9, 2014, at Grace Rehabilitation Center of Vero Beach.
He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Ila Kirchner; daughter, Virginia Kirchner; sons, Stephen, Bruce, Brian, and Richard; 11 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
Kirchner was born April 3, 1928 in St. Paul, Minn., to John and Florence Kirchner. He moved to Vero Beach from Mendota Heights, Minn., a little over 17 years ago.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 16, at Trinity Episcopal Church, 2365 Pine Ave., Vero Beach. A memorial service will be held in Minnesota at a later time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to www.heart.org/Donate. Arrangements are by Cox Gifford Seawinds Funeral Home & Crematory. An online guest book is available at www.coxgiffordseawinds.com.