Robert L. Lerch, age 75, of Jackson Twp., Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 8, 2022, at Aultman Compassionate Care Center in Canton, Ohio. He was born in Chicago, IL on October 1, 1946, to the late William and Corinne (Tousignant) Lerch and married Rita McDermott on November 18, 1967. Bob worked as a production planner for Republic Steel for 40+ years.  He was a hard worker and was quick with a smile, a joke, or with a helping hand. In addition to his wife Rita, he is survived by his children, Jennifer (John) Shatzer of Wooster and Maureen (Richard Duda) of Massillon; brothers, William (Karen) Lerch of Colorado and David (Sherry) Lerch of Texas; and many nieces and nephews. A memorial will be held at a later date in Chicago. Donations in Bob's memory can be made to Aultman Compassionate Care Center, 2821 Woodlawn Ave., Canton, OH, 44708-1423. Online condolences may be left for the family at https://www.heitger.com. Heitger Funeral Home and Crematory 330-833-3248

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