Don E Lerchbacker

Don E. Lerchbacker, 73, of Amherst, died Thursday, September 7, 2017 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. He was born February 20, 1944 in Lorain and had been an Amherst resident for the past 27years moving from Lorain. Don was a veteran of the US Army serving in Korea. Don worked as a pipe fitter in the maintenance department for Ford Motor Co., Avon Lake for 33 years, retiring in 2006. He was a life member of Amvets Post #22 and the American Legion Post #397. He was also a member of the VFW Post #7576, Vermilion Archival Society, UAW #2000, and the Vermilion Veterans Council where he had served as the treasurer. He enjoyed motorcycles and yard work. He is survived by his daughter, Michelle (Scott) Britvec of Lorain; granddaughters, Jessica, Anna, and Kati; brother, Dennis Lerchbacker of Vermilion; and his sister, Darlene Hohla of Columbus. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Barbara (nee Cvetovack) Lerchbacker. Private services will be held. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Vermilion Veterans Council, c/o AMVETS Post #22, P.O. Box 199, Vermilion, OH 44089. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.