Obituary of Spencer E. Lerch

Spencer Eugene Lerch passed away peacefully at Eastern Niagara Hospital, Lockport on Sunday January 11, 2015 surrounded by family and prayers. He earned his undergraduate degree in law from Northwestern University and his Juris Doctor from the University of Buffalo Class of 1961. Spencer served in the US Navy from 1962 to 1965 as a LT. Commander in the JAG Corp and was in private practice from 1965 to 1986. Spencer was an attorney serving in Niagara County Family Court from 1986 to 2005. He was a member of Lockport Rotary where he was the chairman for the youth exchange student program, was past president of Wyndham Lawn Home, American Red Cross, and the Salvation Army. He enjoyed reading and woodworking. Spencer is survived by his wife Susan (McKee) Lerch of Lockport, whom he meet in Paradise (Hawaii) and they will be together again in Paradise for eternity. He is the loving father of three children, Christopher (Kelly Knight), Brian (Melissa Tuohey) and Kathleen (Daniel) Kelly. He was honored by his twelve grandchildren Michael, Justin, Allison, Katelyn Lerch; Korrie, Nathan, Amanda Lerch; Zachary, Connor, Dylan, Mitchell and Faith Kelly. There will be no prior visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Spencer's life will be celebrated Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11 AM in Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Christ Episcopal Church 7145 Fieldcrest Dr. Lockport NY 14094 or Lockport NY Rotary Foundation, PO Box 1199, Lockport, NY 14095 the donations will go towards Rotary's, Haiti Water Well Project. <h3>Visitation</h3> There will be no prior visitation. <h3>Services</h3> A memorial service to celebrate Spencer's life will be celebrated Saturday, January 17, 2015 at 11 AM in Christ Episcopal Church, 7145 Fieldcrest Dr., Lockport.