William was born on November 16, 1985 in Merced, California to Patsy Ann (Steelman) Lerch and Pernell Adam Lerch and passed away on August 20, 2022 in Cameron, Oklahoma. He was married to Amanda (Hays) Lerch on June 1, 2019 in Greenwood, Arkansas. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara Lech; grandfather, Harvey Steelman; Great Aunts, Camillia, Esther, Margie; and great grandparents, Merrell and Faye Steelman. William was one of three sons. When he was nine years old he and his family moved to Oklahoma. William was a tribal member of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma, and a wartime Veteran. He did three tours in Iraq. He had four daughters who adored him! William was always the life of any given group he was in. His smile was infectious. He always knew what to say to make you laugh. William did not know a stranger, everyone he met was instantly a friend. He was the most welcoming person who will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife, Amanda Lerch; daughters, Kay, Abigail, Lilly, Everleigh; sisters, Kendra Reese, Stacey Lerch, Shawna Carbone and husband Ryan; brothers, Dustin Lerch, Jordan Lerch and wife Dedra; parents Pernell and Patsy Lerch; grandparents, Chris and Wanda Morgin; nephews, Jarrett Lerch, Bradley Chandler, Zayden Lerch, Liam Key; nieces, Zoey Key, Aria Key, Freya Key; coutless other friends, loved ones, and military brothers.
Viewing will be Thursday, August 25, 2022 from 9am - 8pm, with the family greeting friends from 5pm - 8pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to any organization that raises awareness to Veteran suicide.
You may leave an online message at evansandmillerfuneralhomes.com.
The family has chosen to entrust the care of the services to Evans & Miller Funeral Home, Poteau, Oklahoma.
Will you will be truly missed!!! So glad our paths crossed when Brian served with you!! Till Valhalla!!
ReplyDeleteThough we were never close, I remember you. You are my Battle and will always be. You've served well in both military and civilian life. Til Valhalla my brother, you will be missed.
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Gary Owen. We will all meet again Brother at Fiddler's Green! Till then, Scouts out. Small world, I two was born in Merced CA. Only 3 years earlyer than you. I will never forget the times we had. Sorry I did not do better at staying in touch over the years.ScogginsScoggins, SSG.ret.5/7cav.
DeleteWe were never close but I remember you. You are my Battle and will always be. Til Valhalla my brother.
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This is daniel carters mom becky. im so sorry for your lose i remember when the boys was little daniel Carter and william was always at my house or yalls. Praying for peace and comfort
ReplyDeleteWill, you will be missed dearly. Although I only met you a couple times through my brother, you will always be family. Till Valhalla brother. Will miss ya dearly, much love 🤞🏻🙏🏻✊🏻🪖
ReplyDeletePatsy and Pernell- I am so very sorry for your loss. I cannot even fathom the void the loss of your son creates. I am keeping your family in my prayers for peace and comfort. Much love coming your way.
ReplyDeleteYou will be missed. I still share stories about our adventures in iraq.
ReplyDelete5-7 CAV Rest in peace Lerch
ReplyDeleteLerch we serve together, although we were not close, I wish we were, you might still be here. This is heartbreaking. Please watch over us all as we remember who you are.
ReplyDeleteRest easy 5/7 cav