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John Lehrman Obituary

February 25, 1944 - July 4, 2008. John R. Lehrman passed away on Friday, July 4th after a heroic battle with lung cancer. John was born on February 25, 1944 in Rewey, Wisconsin and moved to Colorado Springs in 1965. He served in the Army and was an honorable war veteran. He continued his service to our country through 35 years of work with the US Army as a civil servant. John is survived by his brothers Kenneth "Sonny" and Bruce; sons David, Jeffrey, and Jeremy; grandchildren Nathen, Paige, Olivia, A.J., and Kailyn; and his companion Laurie Faltz. John was preceded in death by his parents, Eva and Louis; and sister, Helen. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, July 9, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 4925 North Carefree Circle. Interment will follow at Evergreen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in John Lehrman's memory to: Pikes Peak Hospice Foundation, 825 East Pikes Peak Ave., Suite 600 Colorado Springs, CO 80903-3624.

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Published by The Gazette on Jul. 6, 2008.

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Steve Alt

July 18, 2008

My condolences and sympathy to John's family and friends. I had the pleasure to meet David, one of John's grandson's, and Laurie briefly last fall. It was always a pleasure to work with John thru the years and he will be greatly missed for his humor and kindness, as well as his patriotism and his unwavering selfless service to our country. May you for ever rest in peace John!

David Gibbon

July 11, 2008

Bruce,
Our sincere sympathyto you and all the rest of John's family on John's passing.

Arlene and I are currently visiting our daughter in Castle Rock, CO(not far from Colorado Springs). Please give us a call at 319-400-0170--especially if you may still be in the Colorado Springs area.

302 SFS

July 9, 2008

On behalf of Major David Lehrman, the 302nd Security Forces Squadron would like to send their condolences to all family and friends of Mr. John Lehrman. Thank you John for serving your country as we continue to do. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Vickie Price

July 9, 2008

John was a great guy. I have known him for over 30 years and am proud to have called him my friend. He was always there for everyone when they needed help. He was truly loved and will be greatly missed.

Kindra Dale

July 8, 2008

Through son Jeremy we had the pleasure of meeting and knowing John only a few years now...wish it had been more. What a wonderful man. He will be so missed by our family. Love you, John.

JEFFREY MILLNER

July 8, 2008

IT WAS PLEASURE KNOWING JOHN ,JOHN AND MY DAD WORKED MANY YEARS AT FT CARSON TOGETHER AT DOL. SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS. HE IS NOW IN THE HANDS OF ANGELS GOD BLESS

Joe Rodriguez Jr

July 7, 2008

John never turned anyone away when they needed help. He was a good man and will be deeply missed. God bless you John

scott Bogenrief

July 7, 2008

John was very good man he was like a dad to me. He taught me alot, and i will miss him alot.

Larry Martin

July 7, 2008

John was a great man and I am proud to have had the chance to meet such a good man and work with him.I worked with him for a few years and was able to learn alot from him.He taught alot of people and soldiers alot of things in his time waorking at the DOL at Ft.Carson,CO.I looked at him as if he was my dad.No one could ask for the chance to know and work with such a good man.I will never forget him for all the things he did for me. I truly will miss him and hope that now he has gone to be with God he will continue to look down upon us and guide us in the right direction the same way he guided us before.John is truly a great man and will never be forgotten.Thank you John for all the help you gave me and all you taught me.Your memories will never be forgotten by me and all your co-workers at the DOL and at Ft.Carson. Thank you sir.

Joe Schimpf

July 6, 2008

My prayers and sympathy are with you. Working with and for John was a pleasure. Sincerely, Joe Schimpf

Joe Rodriguez Jr

July 6, 2008

John Lehrman was a good man, I learned alot from him about being a good, honest person that I could possibly be. I will miss Mr. Lehrman very much. God Bless him and may he rest in peace.

Melanie Schafer

July 6, 2008

John was a truly kindhearted, good person who would help anyone who needed it. I will cherish my memories of him forever. He was always able to make me laugh, no matter what the situation. God will take care of John's beautiful soul.

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