Thomas Lee Lerch, of Strafford, Missouri passed from this life on September 14, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.Tom was born July 23, 1949 to Carroll and Ada Lerch in St. Louis, Missouri. He is survived by his mother Ada formerly of Patterson, Missouri and one Sister, Carolyn Holland of Rocky Point, Missouri.He leaves behind to mourn Patricia Lerch of the home, one son Tony Mann and wife April of Springfield, his Grandchildren, Lake Davis of Springfield, Soncee (his Butterbean) Leaver and husband Ryan of Willard, Ashten Parker of Springfield, and one Great-Granddaughter Nola Pie Leaver, Sister-in-laws Sandy McAllister and Husband Dewayne, Candy Sue Ramsey, Brother-in-law Mickey Pender and many nieces and nephews.Tom had many family members and friends in the St. Louis area including one of his closest, “Cuz” and his wife Carol Jackman and girls.Tom spent 23 years employed at Kraft Manufacturing and retired in 2010. He was a huge car enthusiast and was especially proud of his 1932 Ford Coupe which during good health, he spent many hours restoring it to perfection.In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association of Southwest Missouri, 1630 West Elfindale, Springfield, Missouri. Services are provided by Greenlawn Funeral Home North and a memorial service will be at 3 PM on Friday, September 20, 2013