Alice M. Lengerich

Alice M. Huser Lengerich, 96, of Berne, Indiana passed away on February 19th, 2024 at the Adams County Memorial Hospital in Decatur, Indiana.

Alice was born on June 24th, 1927 into the home of Rufus and Nora Huser.  Alice had 2 brothers, Ivan Huser and Kenneth Huser as well as 2 sisters, Belva Schnepp and Carol Yoder, all of whom preceded her in death.

Alice graduated from the Geneva High School in 1945 and upon graduation immediately started her professional career at the Berne Witness newspaper.  After 3 years at the Berne Witness Alice was hired by the First Bank of Berne where she worked for 40 years until her retirement.

On January 20, 1952 she and Raymond Lengerich were married and their marriage was blessed with 3 sons. Tim (Katie) living in Colmar, France; Gary (Jody) residing in Berne; and Stan (Vicki) who live in Avon, Indiana.

One of Alice’s great joys in life was spending time with her 7 grandchildren, Kristine Buchhold, Joanna Conte, Carlie Freeman, Kinsey Wysong, Cameron Lengerich, Amanda Lengerich, and Andrea Yager.  In addition to the grandchildren there came 12 great granddaughters, a true blessing for which she was very thankful.

Alice was a life-long member of the Spring Hill Missionary Church. She acted as the church treasurer for much of her adult life.  Alice also enjoyed quilting with the women of the Spring Hill Church whose creations were sent to missionaries who distributed them to the needy.

Funeral services will be held on at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2024 at the Spring Hill Missionary Church, rural Berne, Indiana with Pastor David Cox and Pastor Gene Wilson officiating.  Burial will follow the services at MRE Cemetery in Berne.  Friends and family will be received from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager – Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne and one hour prior to services Monday at the church.

Preferred memorials in Alice’s memory can be given to Compassionate Ministries in Berne.