Margaret E Lerch

Margaret E. Lerch, age 85 of Oshkosh slipped peacefully away into Gods arms on Tuesday, May 1, 2012. She was born on August 4, 1926 in Fond du Lac the daughter of Ray and Grace (Towne) Hungerford. Margaret married Warren R. Lerch in Fond du Lac on August 28, 1948. Warren preceded her in death on October 13, 2005.Margaret and Warren initially farmed in the Town of Byron until 1957 and then moved briefly to Fond du Lac before starting Service Oil Company, Inc. in 1959 in Oshkosh. During this time she was a part-time bookkeeper and cashier at Robbins Restaurant. She was also active in the Oshkosh Newcomers Club, the Oshkosh Garden Club, and the Sociables dance club. She enjoyed spending summers with family and friends at the family cottage on Legend Lake near Shawano, WI and during winter months in Nalcrest, FL. Margaret enjoyed playing cards and bridge clubs. She was always knitting and sewing one of a kind gifts for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church.Survivors include two sons, Retired Colonel Terry (Dorothy) Lerch of Woodbridge, VA, Gary (Anne) Lerch of Oshkosh, one daughter, Sandra (James) Esselman of Sun Prairie, WI; nine grandchildren, Jason (Tamera) Lerch of Woodbridge, VA, Captain Tera (Lerch) Autrey of Newport News, VA, Jared (fiance Tara Hungerford) Lerch of Ruthers Glenn, VA, Captain Andrew (Esther) Lerch of Dayton, OH, Bethany Lerch, and Erin Lerch both of Oshkosh, Patrick (Kim) Esselman of Appleton Carrie (Esselman) Pearson, Kristi (Corey) Spatola both of Sun Prairie; thirteen great-grandchildren, Alexis Gibson, Jaelyn Lerch, Caralyn Lerch, Angel Lerch, Austin Lerch, Logan Autrey, Sofia Lerch, Dylan Esselman, Reese Esselman, Alyssa Pearson, Drew Pearson, Talya Spatola amd Logan Spatola. She is survived by her brother, Robert (Betty) Hungerford.Funeral service for Margaret will be on Saturday, May 5, 2012 at 11:00 AM at Calvary Lutheran Church (2580 W 9th Ave) with Revs Timothy Routh and Robert Rosenberg officiating. Family and friends may visit at the church on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Ledgeview Memorial Park in Fond du Lac. In lieu of flowers a memorial is being establishedMargarets family would like to thank Evergreen Manor for their wonderful care, compassion and support.

Calvary Lutheran Church



2580 W 9th Ave
Oshkosh
WI
54901

Saturday, May 05, 2012
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.



Calvary Lutheran Church



2580 W 9th Ave
Oshkosh
WI
54901

Saturday, May 05, 2012
11:00 a.m.



Ledgeview Memorial Park



Town of Empire
Fond du Lac
WI
54935