Charlene Lenci

Charlene L. (Kralich) Lenci, 78, of Great Falls passed away with her family by her side, Wednesday, January 22, 2014 at Peace Hospice of natural causes. Per her request there will be no public service. Private family services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place under the direction of O’Connor Funeral Home. Charlene was born October 20, 1935 to Eddie and Pearl Kralich in Great Falls. She was raised and educated in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1953. She was united in marriage to Earl L. Lenci on April 24, 1954 in Black Eagle. She began working for the Great Falls Clinic before moving on to work for the Columbus Hospital and Benefis West Campus in the admissions department. Charlene was very active in the lives of her children as they grew up and was a member of the PTA and scouting. She was also a past member of the American Business Womens Association and the Women’s Golf Association. Charlene enjoyed ceramics and had a passion for golfing. Charlene is survived by her husband, Earl L. Lenci of Great Falls; daughter Vicki Tropila of Wrightwood, CA; sons Earl (Linda) Lenci Jr. of Great Falls, Garth Lenci of Great Falls, and Keith Lenci of Auburn, WA; brother Eddie (Marian) Kralich of Spring Creek, NV; grandchildren Erin Lenci of Missoula, Josh Peer of Brighten, CO, Jenni Peer of Great Falls, Lenci Tropila, Cade Tropila, and Zeke Tropila all of Wrightwood, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Pearl Kralich; sister Mikell Miller; son Brian Lenci, and daughter Linda Peer. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Peace Hospice of Montana.