Obituary of Leslie A. Nerz

Leslie  A. Nerz , of Richland, NJ , passed away on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.  She was 63.
 
Legacy
Leslie graduated from Stockton College and continued studies in art at PCA and  Tyler .  She was exceptionally creative and capable in every way--She was able to build a house and fixing  almost everything--She owned a successful business, Zern Leather, at the Shore Mall,  thru 1999.  Afterwards her creativity flourished and she spent hours in her studio making incredible sculptures, wood carvings,  drawings and pottery.    Leslie fought to protect the environment.  She was a foster parent and volunteer,  inspired and taught  many people, and strove to make a difference.

Family
She is the beloved partner to Jackie Kehrmann; loving daughter to Margaret and the late Alfred Nerz; dear sister to Michael Nerz (Kathleen), Gregory Nerz (Laura), and Steven Nerz (Diane); special aunt to Julia, Sarah, Jessica, Lindsay and Andrew. 
 
Farewell Tribute
Relatives and friends are invited to attend Leslie's visitation and service on Monday, June 18, 2018 from 10:00 am - 12 PM in the McGuinness Funeral Home, 34 Hunter St., Woodbury, NJ, 08096. Interment will follow in Eglington Cemetery, Clarksboro.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in Leslie's name to a charity of your choosing or Citizens United to Protect the Maurice River and Its Tributaries, Inc., https://www.cumauriceriver.org/