PLYMOUTH-Joyce Lacher, 86, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at home surrounded by her loved ones.
She was born on January 23, 1939, in Bremen, Indiana to Roy and Nellie (Clabaugh) Franklin. She graduated from high school with the class of 1957. A dear friend would set Joyce and Wayne up on a double-blind date in 1957, which was love at first sight. They were married on May 9, 1959, at Calvary Lutheran Church in Plymouth and shared 65 years of marriage together. Wayne preceded her in death on September 13, 2024.
Joyce started working in a cafeteria while at Tyner High School and ended her career working in the cafeteria for Lincoln Junior High School. In between those years, she worked as a service clerk for Kroger Grocery Stores for 25 years
An angel sent from heaven adequately describes Joyce, she was selfless and put everyone else’s needs before hers. She showed her love through food, cooking, baking and canning, often teaching her own family her gift as well. Joyce enjoyed spending time in her flower garden making sure that it was immaculately well kept.
Joyce was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church in Plymouth, American Legion Post Women’s Auxiliary Post 127, Moose Lodge Women’s Auxiliary 721 and many years with the Marshall County 4-H.
She is survived by her son Wayne (Laura) Lacher of Kouts, IN; daughter Tami (Travis) Denney of Argos; son Bart Lacher and companion Loretta of Plymouth; and bonus daughter-in-law, Jodi Harris. Children of Wayne: Heidi (Randy) Payne, T.J. (Matt) Bradburn, Alexandrea (Matthew) Stull, Geri Lacher; children of Tami: Jessica (Brett) Bumford and Nathan (Joanna) Flora; children of Bart: Cody (Lindsay) Pozil and Chance Lacher; bonus granddaughter, daughter of Tim, Courtney (Spencer) Blazo; 17-great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandchild; and 1 great-great-grandchild on the way; as well as her Jack Russell Terrier Micket.
Joyce is preceded in death by her parents, husband, bonus son Tim Harris, sisters: Lula Allsop, Betty Weigand, Phyllis Pippenger and brother Omer Franklin.
A life celebration will be held on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 1-3 pm at the Plymouth Am. Legion Post 127, 1040 East Jefferson Street, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Center for Hospice Care, 1419 N. Michigan Street, Plymouth, IN 46563.
Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be left for the family at www.johnson-danielson.com
