Rose Mary Kercher

January 19, 1931 - February 3, 2021

Rose Mary Kercher, age 90, of Evansville, passed away on Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. Rose Mary was born January 19, 1931 to the late William and Catherine (Lenfert) Hausman. She was a 1949 graduate of FJ Reitz High School. Rose Mary worked in accounting all of her life, beginning with Schultze Lumber for ten years, Virginia Corporation/Chayes Virginia and Gamm Enterprises before retiring from Terry Voegel Construction in 2007. Rose Mary married James Kenneth Kercher in 1958 at which time she transferred her church membership from Sacred Heart Catholic Church to St. Agnes Catholic Church. She played the organ at the Saturday evening Mass and for funerals for 40 years before retiring from that position in 2014. She was a member and past president of the St. Agnes Altar Society, St. Agnes Parish Council and a past member of the PTA at St. Agnes School. She, along with her husband, was inducted into the Brute` Society of the Diocese of Evansville for her service to the church in 1990. Rose Mary was a member of the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center Board, the Fair Board and served as Rabbit Superintendent for the Vanderburgh County Fair for 40 years. She was the chairperson of the Spring Round Up for 12 years. She and Kenny received the Rural Urban Award for their volunteer work with the 4-H Center in 1992. She was a member of the Farm Bureau and served as the Vanderburgh County Women Leader for 20 years until 2007. Rose Mary enjoyed crocheting, sewing, embroidering, quilting and canning. She made many quilts for her family and for each of her grandchildren as wedding gifts. She also made many quilts for the 4-H Spring Round Up. She and her family were noted for their annual Burgoo celebration each fall. Rose Mary invited friends, relatives and neighbors and there would be 150 people or more enjoying the event. She also hosted a Lenfert family reunion in 2014 with many family members attending. Surviving are two daughters, Susie (Bret) Dill and Judy (Bob) Erkman; three sons, Daniel J. (Patricia) Kercher, Tom Kercher and Fred (Michelle) Kercher; grandchildren, Andrew (Kelly) Kercher, John (Krista) Kercher, Megan (Jimmy) Rowe, Brittany (Brian) Martin, Matthew Kercher, Emile Kercher, Brian (Aneili) Dill, Lisa (Jason) McEwen, Beth (Nolan) Schemel, Josh (Hillary) Erkman, Kendra Fisher and Jacob (Courtney) Kercher; thirteen great grandchildren, Logan, Taylor and Lilly Claspell, Kayden and Bridger Fisher, Owen Rowe, Avery and Isabella Schemel, Madelyn and Allison Dill, Sydney Kercher, Oliver Martin, Addilynn and Rosalie Kercher; two more great grandchildren expected later this year and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents, Rose Mary was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, James Kenneth Kercher in 2018; by a grandchild, T.J. Kercher; sisters, Emma (Norman) Robertson, Henrietta (Bill) Herrell, Dorothy (Alfred) Edmonds, Rita Mae (Wilby) Stumph and Betty Lee (Paul) Sitzman and by an infant brother, John Hausman. There will be a Mass of Christian Burial held at 10:00 AM on Monday, February 8, 2021 at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Rev. John Brosmer officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Friends may visit with the family from 1:00 until 4:00 PM on Sunday and from 9:30 AM until service time on Monday at St. Agnes Church. Everyone who attends will be required to wear a mask and to keep proper social distance. The Kercher family would like to extend a special thank you to Kindred Hospice and staff for the kind and compassionate care given to Rose Mary. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Boniface Parish or to the Vanderburgh County 4-H Center. Condolences may be made online at www.pierrefuneralhome.com.