JoAnn L. Lechner, 86, of Jasper
JoAnn L. Lechner, 86, of Jasper, passed away at 10:19 am on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana.
JoAnn was born in Ireland, Ind., on October 4, 1937, to Carl and Marie (Bleemel) Durcholz.
She married Virgil L. Lechner on December 27, 1955, in St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2017.
She was a homemaker and assisted as a designer for her husband, who was a homebuilder.
JoAnn was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper and volunteered on their quilting committee. She also volunteered in the gift shop for Memorial Hospital.
She was an avid card player, enjoyed puzzles, and went on her daily walk while praying the rosary. She enjoyed watching the St. Louis Cardinals, Indiana Pacers, and IU basketball. She liked going out to eat and loved spending time with her friends and family, especially her grandchildren.
Surviving is one daughter, Jane Weidenbenner of Jasper; four sons, Terry Lechner of Jasper, John Lechner of Jasper, Joe Lechner of Jasper, and Mike Lechner (Brenda) of Jasper; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Rita Mae Dall (Art) of Jasper, Dottie Mack (Ron) of Jasper, and Ruthie Small (Alan) of Huntingburg; and one brother, Ed Durcholz of Ireland.
Preceding her in death besides her husband was one son, Jim Lechner–twin of John; one daughter-in-law, Sherri Lechner; three sisters, Angeline Schwoeppe, Mary Lou Lechner, and Rosie Cole; and three brothers, Cletus Rich “Jose,” and Charlie Durcholz.
A Mass of Christian Burial for JoAnn L. Lechner will be held at 11:00 am on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, at Precious Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 am until the 11:00 am service time at the church on Wednesday.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, memorial contributions may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church, the Precious Blood Quilting Committee, Habitat for Humanity of Dubois County, or a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
