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William Lerch Obituary

William W. Lerch, 62, of Coplay, died Friday, June 10. He was the husband of Deborah L. (Trobetsky) Lerch.
Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Kenneth H. Sr. and Caroline (Weber) Lerch.
An Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was a former member of the Allen O. Delke American Legion Post 16, Slatington.
Surviving in addition to his widow are a son, Greg D. of Allentown; a daughter, Tracy L., wife of Jason Carl of Breinigsville; a sister Carol of Bethlehem; and two granddaughters.

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Published by Times News on Jun. 13, 2011.

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Dean Wotring

July 4, 2011

Deb,Tracy,Greg
So sorry for your loss.
Dean & Pat

Betsey & Brian Charles

June 13, 2011

Deb, Tracy & Greg, We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We have such wonderful memories of our visits with your family. So many great times... All our thoughts & prayers are with you...

Colleen Dunstan

June 12, 2011

Deb, Greg and Tracy.

With deepest sympathy. May your fondest memories bring you peace in your loss.

June 12, 2011

I worked with Bill at both allentown supply and Dual temp . He was agood guy. My prayers are wirth you all . Sorry for your loss. Earl Muth

Scott Shoff

June 12, 2011

Bill was a great person and a pleasure to work with . Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family .

Ann Smith

June 12, 2011

Deb, Tracy, Greg and family,

My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Bill was a great neighbor who always made sure to wave and say hello no matter what he was busy doing. He will be greatly missed! Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

Bruce & Barb Lichtenwalner

June 12, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Dale Kemmerer

June 12, 2011

May the knowing that our thoughts are with you comfort your family through these difficult times. Billy's memory will live on with us forever.
Dale and Marie Kemmerer

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