Edward Bruno Lesch

Edward Bruno Lesch Jr. was born on August 21, 1924 in Omaha, Nebraska to Edward and Louise (Harris) Lesch. Ed grew up in northeast Omaha near the airport. He attended Beechwood 49 Elementary School and North High. As a young man he enjoyed hunting, fishing, building model airplanes, trap shooting and his dog, Pluto. Ed served in the United States Army during World War II from 1944 to 1946. He was in the Military Police in the Pacific Theater. Ed married Betty Frericks on November 12, 1949 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Quincy, Illinois and to this union 5 children were born: Martin, Timothy, Christopher, Cynthia and Elizabeth. Ed and Betty raised their family in Waterloo, Nebraska. Ed worked for Valmont Industries in the maintenance department, as a truck gardener, proprietor of Viaduct Gardens and sold fireworks. He enjoyed carpentry, hunting, fishing, camping, painting and gardening. He was active in the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Waterloo Volunteer Fire and Rescue, Waterloo School Board, Waterloo Civil Defense, Waterloo City Council and St. Patrick’s Men’s Club. Ed was very proud to be able to present high school diplomas to some of his children at their graduations. He was a devoted member of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn and a 4th Degree Knights of Columbus. Ed was very likeable, honest and had a sense of presence and confidence. He was a problem solver and an eternal romantic. Ed loved to tell stories and jokes, especially to his grandchildren and extended family complete with animation and laughter. He had a strong work ethic and believed in a solid educational background. Ed was dedicated to his family and cherished the time that they could all be together. Ed passed away on Sunday, March 20, 2011 at the Life Care Center of Elkhorn at the age of 86 years, 6 months and 27 days. He was preceded in death by his parents Ed and Louise and sisters, Susan Sudduth and Lucile Gausden. Ed is survived by wife Betty; sons and daughters-in-law Martin and Shirley of Omaha, Timothy of Burlington, WI and Christopher and Cyndi of Newark, OH; daughters and sons-in-law Cynthia and Jim Busse of Omaha and Elizabeth and Tom Grimm of Valley; 14 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; Brother Frank of Shelby, IA and sister Jean Leonardo of Omaha. Flag Knights of Columbus Symbol US Army Symbol Lesch, Edward age 86 of Waterloo, NE Survived by wife Betty; sons and daughters-in-law Martin and Shirley of Omaha, Timothy of Burlington, WI and Christopher and Cyndi of Newark, OH; daughters and sons-in-law Cynthia and Jim Busse of Omaha and Elizabeth and Tom Grimm of Valley; 14 grandchildren and 1 great granddaughter; Brother Frank of Shelby IA and sister Jean Leonardo of Omaha; Visitation Tuesday 3 to 7 PM and a wake service at 7 PM all at the funeral home. Mass of Resurrection Wednesday 10:30 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Elkhorn. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials to St. Patrick’s School or the Waterloo Fire and Rescue. Condolences to www.reichmuthfuneralhomes.com Reichmuth Funeral Home 21901 W. Maple Rd. 402-289-2222

Edward Bruno Lesch

August 21, 1924 - March 20, 2011