Orville L. Lerch         Age 97, formerly of Chicago, IL. Passed away July 13, 2024 in Monticello, IN.

Dear son of the late Adolph (Otto) and Mary Lerch (nee Busch).

Beloved husband of Mary Ann (nee Gilhooly).

Loving father of Michael (Julie) Lerch, Kathleen (Scott) Grzesiak, Ann Marie (Steve) Johnson, James (Teri) Lerch, Laureen Lerch, Taryn (Paul) O’Neill and Thomas (Alana) Lerch.

Dearest grandfather of 17 grandchildren.

Brother of Marge (Bill) Beddow, the late Muriel (John) Troller and Sister Palene Lerch, CND.

An Army Air Force Veteran of WW II, Orville was retired from Clearing Machine Corp. after designing stamping presses for automotive companies for 42 years.

Visitation Sunday 2-7 p.m.

Funeral Monday 9:00 a.m. from the Robert J. Sheehy & Sons Funeral Home, 9000 W. 151st Street, Orland Park, IL to St. Alphonsus Church, Mass 10:00 a.m.  A live stream link to the Mass will be available just prior to the Mass.

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Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery

In lieu of flowers, donations to Congregation of Notre Dame, 3135 E. Turnpike, Fairfield, CT 06825. 

Please leave a memory for the family on Orville’s Tribute Wall; your stories will bring comfort to his family. www.sheehyfh.com 708-857-7878