Evelyn Lesher

Evelyn Lundgren Lesher, age 97, of Erie, died on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at the Village at Luther Square. Born in Erie, PA on December 10, 1917, a daughter of the late Hulda Crook and William Lundgren.

Evelyn graduated from Strong Vincent High School. She married her childhood sweetheart John C. Lesher. She helped him with marketing his invention, RAD-O-LITE System. Upon his death she worked at the Prothonotary’s Office in the Erie County Courthouse.

She was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, the Eastern Star Gridley Chapter 324, and Svea Lodge 296. She taught Sunday school and served as chairman of many church events. She enjoyed reading the Scriptures during services. And she loved a good garage sale.

In addition to her husband John, she was preceded in death by her daughter Sally Holden Lesher and three brothers, Norman, Raymond, and Milton.

Evelyn is survived by her sister Marian Lundgren of Erie; nieces and nephews: Barbara Lundgren Hayes of GA, whom she helped raise, Marilyn Lundgren of MD, Melvin (Beth) Lundgren of MD, Walter (Susan) Lundgren of TX, Robert (Mary Lou) Lundgren of CA, Marian (Robert) Detisch of NE, and Joe Helm of Erie; and many great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Friends are invited to call on the family on Saturday June 6 from 10am until the time of the service at 12 Noon with Rev. Ron King officiating, at Burton Funeral Home, 602 W. 10th St., Erie, PA 16502. Burial will follow in Laurel Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dr. Gertrude Barber Foundation, 100 Barber Place, Erie, PA 16507 or St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 950 W. 7th St., Erie, PA 16502.