Reichert

Thomas Joseph Reichert, 52, of Portersville died Thursday evening at his home following an illness. He was the recipient of a liver transplant on May 25, 2004.

Born Nov. 1, 1954, in Michigan, he was the son of Russell A. and Margaret Kenny Reichert.

Before becoming disabled, he was a truck driver for a gas company.

He was a member of St. Christopher at the Lake Roman Catholic Church and the AARP.

He enjoyed telling jokes, crossword puzzles, reading, traveling, playing computer games and Moraine State Park.

A veteran of the Coast Guard, he served from May 10, 1972, to May 21, 1973.

Surviving are his mother of Hazel Park, Mich.; his fiancé Maureen (Keating) Clemens with whom he lived; a sister, Mary Perotti of Hazel Park; and two brothers, John Reichert of Hazel Park and James Reichert of Howell, Mich. Also surviving are a son, Brian Reichert of Detroit, and a granddaughter.

Mr. Reichert was preceded in death by his father.

<B>REICHERT</B> — Friends of Thomas Joseph Reichert, who died Thursday, Dec. 28, 2006, will be received at <B>Hopcroft Funeral Home</B>, Hazel Park. Funeral services also will be held at the funeral home.Local arrangements were by the <B>Rasely Funeral Home</B>, Prospect. For information, visit www.raisleyfuneralhome.com.