Viola Lerch
Viola O. Lerch, 88, of West Union, Iowa (formerly of Elgin, Iowa), passed away Monday, November 2, 2015 at Maple Crest Manor in Fayette, Iowa.
Viola Olive, the daughter of Melvin and Mary (McCoy) Martin, was born October 2, 1927 in McGregor, Iowa.
She graduated from Elgin High School in 1945.
Viola was united in marriage with Joseph Lerch, son of Ernest and Anna (Zaugg) Lerch, on February 7, 1946 at St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clermont, Iowa. To this union four children, Mary Ann, Robert, Kenneth, and Terence, were born.
Viola worked for several years as a housekeeper for many priests and because of the position, she was able to travel to various places, which she enjoyed very much.
She was a longtime member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church in Clermont and served as a Cub Scout Den Mother in Elgin.
Viola was also a collector of family information.