Joseph D. Ehrich, Jr. - 80
Schererville, Indiana
Joseph D. Ehrich, Jr. Age 80. Schererville, Indiana resident, formerly of Chicago Heights. Graduate of Bloom High School Class of 1962. United States Navy Reserve Veteran from 1963 - 1965. Worked for Abitibi Corp in Chicago and Northern Fabricators in Alpena, Michigan as a Foreman. Former Elder at St Paul Lutheran Church in Chicago Heights and Sunday School Teacher at Zion Lutheran Church in Matteson. Husband for 54 years of Virginia nee Thompson. Father of Jennifer (Marshall) Villarreal and Monica (Brian) Steele Sr. Grandfather of Ava Villarreal, Brian (Sara) Steele Jr, Brandon Steele and Brieanna (Nick) Oosting. Great grandfather of Willow Marie Steele and Rayna Geraldine Oosting. Son of the late Marian nee Matson and Joseph D. Ehrich Sr. Brother of the late Haldon (Sima) Ehrich. Brother in-law of Martha Sauer, Wendall (late Dorothy) Thompson, Lila (Steve) White and the late Allan Thompson. Uncle to many nieces and nephews. Friend of many. Lying in state at St Paul Lutheran Church, 330 West Highland (10th Street and Ashland Ave), Chicago Heights on Wednesday January 31, 2024 from 10:00 am until time of Funeral Services 12:00 Noon. Burial St Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Flossmoor. In lieu of flowers, memorials in Joe’s name to St Paul Lutheran Church, 330 W Highland Avenue, Chicago Heights, IL, 60411 or www.stpaulsch.com/giving would be appreciated by the Ehrich family. Info Panozzo Bros. Funeral Home, Chicago Heights 708-481-9230 and panozzobros.com.
Recent Obituaries
Dawn Leardi
on 01/28/24
Our family spent many wonderful occasions with "Virginia and Joe" and the girls in Chicago Heights over the years. We are saddened to hear of his sudden Call to Glory but know that he is rejoicing in Heaven with the saints. We continue to keep Virginia and the family in our prayers.
Renee Kries
on 02/03/24
I am saddened to hear of Mr. Ehrich's passing. As a childhood friend of his daughter, Jen, he always treated me with grace, kindness, and always made me feel welcome in their home. One one occasion in my 20's, he gave me some life words of wisdom. Even today, over 20 years later, I still take his words of advice to heart.
My heart and prayers go out to Virginia, Jen, Monica and the rest of the family during this difficult time. Rest in Peace, Mr. Ehrich. You will be dearly missed.
Douglas Krueger
on 02/25/24
Condolences to his family. He seems to have lived a long, rich, and fulfilling Christian life.
I just read about his passing on the Bloom facebook page. I went to Kindergarten (on 14th street) thru eighth grade (Highland Ave.) with Joe. I still have our kindergarten graduation picture. I believe he had some illness in the early years which kept him back one grade. However, back then two grade levels were taught in the same room (Mr. Braun, Mr. Rudolph, Mr. Heidemann) so we were still together many of those years.
Again, blessings to his family. May the many memories of his shared life bring a measure of joy to you.