Betty R. Lacher, 82, formerly of Plymouth, passed away at 7:50 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 in the Signature Healthcare of Bremen, Indiana.
Betty was born in Donaldson, Indiana on December 21, 1933 to John C. and Ada Ethel (Fink) Livinghouse. She graduated from West High School, and served as the West High Alumni Secretary for over 40 years. On November 26, 1954 in Plymouth, Betty married Robert Eugene Lacher. To this union came three boys: Bruce, Brian and Brent. Robert would precede her in death on June 15, 1984. Together, they ran Lacher’s Tin Shop. Betty handled the clerical work of their business. After they sold their company, Betty worked for the Bremen Corporation for 10 years.
Betty was a 25 year member of the Women of the Moose Ladies Auxiliary and a member of the VFW Post 1162 Ladies Auxiliary. They were members of the Donaldson Evangelical United Brethren Church.
She is survived by her sons: Bruce (Linda) Lacher of South Bend, Brian (Jacki) Lacher of Bremen and Brent (Sandi) Lacher of Bremen; 12 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Also surviving is her sister, Doris (Leon) Dickson.
Betty was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters: Evelyn Sanford, Lillian Dunnick, Frances Ednicott and Pauline Cook, brothers: Lawrence, Daniel and Roy Livinghouse and her good friend, Phil Saupe.
Visitation will be on Sunday, May 15, 2016 from 2-5 p.m. in the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 16, 2016 at 11 a.m. in the funeral home with Pastor Steven Cox officiating. Visitation will resume one hour prior in the funeral home.
Burial will follow in the New Oak Hill Cemetery, Plymouth.
Memorial contributions can be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Indiana Chapter, 50 E. 91st Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis 46240.