John R. Lerch
John R. “Jack” Lerch, 68, of Nazareth, PA, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 14, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital – Cedar Crest, of Allentown, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with heart disease. He was the beloved companion of Jessica P. Robinson for 29 years.
Jack was born on April 3, 1953 in Easton, PA. He was the son of the late Edward
E. Lerch and Rhelda C. (Abert) Lerch. Jack graduated from Freedom High School, of Bethlehem, Class of 1972. He retired from Ashley Foods, of Philadelphia, after dedicating 18 years in sales; he was a legend in the meat industry and a meat expert. He also enjoyed cooking. Jack was a member of Green Pond United
Methodist Church, of Easton. He had a great smile and was full of life. He was adored by anyone he crossed paths with. He loved making his family and friends happy. Jack was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He was a loving father, “Pop-Pop”, brother, uncle, and companion. Besides his companion, Jessica, he is survived by a son, Jason M. Lerch and wife Megan P., of Easton; daughter, Alison K. Bruce and husband Jeremy D., of Lower Nazareth Twp.; grandchildren,
Emily R. Bruce, Emily K. Filchner, Jacob T. Bruce, Jared M. Filchner, Piper A. Lerch, Quade H. Lerch, Dax R. Lerch; siblings, Edward R. Lerch and wife Tina Marie, of Lititz, and Rhelda E. Richards and husband John, of
Doylestown; former wife, Michele L. (McGee) Lerch, of Northampton. Family and friends of Jack are invited to a visitation on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 2:00-4:00 PM at the Joseph F. Reichel Funeral Home Inc., 220 Washington Park, Nazareth, PA 18064. A Prayer Service will follow at 4:00 PM in the funeral home presided by Rev. Scott Friedgen-Veitch. A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, October 25, 2021 at Hope Cemetery, of Hecktown. There are no calling hours on
Monday. Masks are required at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Jack's memory to “The Children's Home of Easton” and mailed to 2000 S. 25th St., Easton, PA 18042. Online condolences may be offered at www.jfreichelfuneralhome.com under his obituary.