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William H. "Bill" Lerch

William Lerch Obituary

LERCH, WILLIAM H. "Bill"

On Sunday, October 9, 2005. Beloved husband of Joan Blahnik Lerch; father of Erik Lerch and Tony Quintana; son of Tom and Bootsie Lerch; brother of Victoria Lerch, Greg Lerch, Mark Lerch and Geoffrey Lerch. Also survived by several aunts, uncles and other extended family. He also leaves his loving and adoring family pet, Lady Abigail Charlotte of Nottingham. Family and friends are invited to call on Friday, October 14, 2005 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DONALDSON FUNERAL HOME, P.A., 313 Talbott Ave., Laurel, MD, 20707. Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Saturday, October 15, 2005, 9 a.m. at St. Mary of the Mills Roman Catholic Church, 114 St. Mary's Pl., Laurel, MD. Interment Lakeview Memorial Park, Eldersburg, MD.

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Published by The Washington Post on Oct. 12, 2005.

Memories and Condolences
for William Lerch

26 Entries

William H. Lerch 10/6/1956 - 10/9/2005

October 20, 2005

William H. Lerch 10/6/1956 - 10/9/2005

October 20, 2005

DeVaughn Hunter

October 17, 2005

My prays goes out to the Lerch Family. I work with Bill at Sequoia Bank for 11yrs. Like to say i will miss him.

John Groover

October 16, 2005

Dear Lerch Family,

I wish to offer my condolences on the passing of Bill. I still remember his visit to Califonia when Greg was in the Air Force.

With deepest sympthy,

John Groover Family

P.S.

Rejoice with them that do rejoice, weep with them that weep.

Rom. 12:15

Tim Groover

October 16, 2005

Greg and Family,

Both Gina and I wish to pass on our condolences to you and your family on the passing of your brother.

Amy Neitch

October 14, 2005

Dear Joan, Erik, and family,

I was so sorry to hear of Bill's passing. Although I only knew him a short time, I will always remember the love he had for his family. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless your family during this difficult time.

Sincerely,

Amy Neitch (Erik's former tutor)

Vicki Reese Knicely

October 14, 2005

To all of Billy's family - you have my deepest sympathy and my prayers. Billy was my classmate at St. Ambrose and my over-the-fence neighbor in Cheverly for many years. I have very fond memories of him. He was such a good guy and a good friend to all. He had a great smile and was always so polite and sincere. He will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know him.

Alex & LeChele Washington

October 14, 2005

To the Lerch Family,

We know the pain you are feeling at this time we suffered a similar lost two years ago. My advise and prayers for you are to find comfort in the Lords arms during this time of deep sorrow. With time God heals all wounds and answers all our questions. Our prayers are with your family.

With Deepest Sympathy

Rick Bowser

October 14, 2005

I was saddened to hear about Bill's passing. Although we lost contact after graduating from Carroll H.S. so many years ago, I did think of him every so often. How could I forget the guy who trained me to make and flip the best hamburgers at the Wheaton Plaza McDonalds? Even though Bill and I were in the same class in school he treated me like a little brother and helped me to feel at home and fit in during an awkward time in my life. I only wish we would have stayed in contact. I pray that God blesses him and comforts his family and friends. Go Lions.

Lisa Giove

October 13, 2005

Dear Tony and Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Lisa Giove

The Razzaque Family

October 13, 2005

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. My husband and his brothers played hockey with Bill and thought so highly of him-he will be missed.

Brian, Shawn, Steven, and Clare Razzaque

Lucia Articola

October 13, 2005

My thoughts and prayers are with the Lerch family during this time of deep sorrow. Bill and I taught a 6th grade religious education class together at St. Mary of the Mills in the mid 90's. He was a great role model for the children and really added warmth and humor to the class. I ran into Bill during mass several years ago at St. Michael's Church in Poplar Springs. I had noticed Erik's name on our prayer list in our weekly bulletin and Bill told me that the congregation's prayers meant alot to his family. Erik has been on my prayer list ever since. I will pray for Bill's soul, may he rest in eternal peace and pray that his family may find solace in knowing that Bill touched the lives of so many in his short time on earth. Sincerely, Lucia Articola

Dana Newby

October 13, 2005

Tony and family,

Sometimes special people get called to heaven early becuase God can't wait any longer to be with them. Knowing this does not always make it any easier on those who are left behind. I will pray for you and your family.

Ann Aikin

October 13, 2005

I am deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please know your family is in my prayers.

Barbara Woodland

October 13, 2005

To Tony and Family,

You have my deepest sympathy.

May God comfort you during your time of bereavment.

Barbara Woodland

CDC/ITSO

Steve Smith

October 12, 2005

My deepest sympathy goes out to all of Bill's family and large circle of friends. Bill was a great competitor and a great sportsman. I was proud and honored to know him and play hockey against him.

Craig, Theresa, Tara, Craig, Jr, Casey, and Hailey The Emory's

October 12, 2005

Willie you will forever be in our hearts. You were a man of faith, love, compassion, strength, and a dear friend to our family.

Joan, Tony, Eric, and the Lerch family you are in our thoughts and prayers

~deepest love and sympathy,

The Pekins Family

October 12, 2005

Our deepest sympathy goes out to all of Bill's family and friends. Bill was a great husband and father to his family, and a great friend. We were proud and honored to know him.

Tara Emory

October 12, 2005

I could write so much about Willie...my family and I loved him so much, there are few memories that we have in which Willie is not apart of, he was the greatest friend to my parents, and a great role model for my brothers, sister and I. When he hugged you, he grabbed on and you knew that he loved you with each squeeze. I am going to miss running into on the street after work, in the grocery store, his space between his teeth, his laugh, and most of all I am going to miss being called Tara Michelle. Joan asked me the other day to never forget him, and I thought about that and for me to forget about Willie would require me to forget about my childhood and many important events in my life. Joan I will never forget about Willie, you, Eric, or Tony. I love you all very much.

Ann Jochum

October 12, 2005

Every year 2 friends of mine run a golf tournament to raise money for a local child. This year it was for Erik.

Bill was so happy that day, seeing a lot of the old "Cheverly" people and thanking us for helping his son.

I would like to say "Thank you Bill for being our friend".

With deepest sorrow,

Ann and all the Jochum Family

Lisa Clark

October 12, 2005

I was shocked to hear about Billy and am deeply saddened. I only have childhood memories of Billy and he was always sweet and sincere. This is a terrible loss and he will be very missed. My thoughts are with Billy's wife, children and family.

Glenda Hutton

October 12, 2005

Thinking of you at this sad time. With deepest sympathy.

Glenda Hutton & Family

Amy Reese-Lawrence

October 12, 2005

Our sincerest sympathy to the Lerch family.

From another ST A's/Cheverly clan

Our prayers are with you.

The Reese's

Sharon Ramirez

October 12, 2005

Please accept my deepest condolences on the loss of Bill. I am truely sorry for your loss and pray for your family.

Dan, Johanna, Brittany and Kenny Gordon

October 12, 2005

Our prayers and thoughts are with the Lerch family.

God Bless,

The Gordons

Louise McDade

October 11, 2005

My deepest sympathies to Bill's family. I had not seen Bill in many years, since Gary stopped playing ball at the Knights. My brother Danny would see him and say hello for me. I wish I had gone down there myself this past summer. I'll always have fond memories of my friendship with Bill. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.

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