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Gerald Tauchen

Gerald J. Tauchen, 92, of Dorchester, died Tuesday, January 21, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Medford, with Rev. David Spaude officiating. Interment will be at Dorchester Memorial Cemetery, Dorchester. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until the time of service at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18 at the church.

A full obituary can be found on the Hemer-Pickerign website and will be published in the Star News on February 13, 2025. Hemer-Pickerign Funeral & Cremation Services of Medford is serving the family. Please visit www. hemerfuneralservice.com to share condolences online.

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