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Gloria Lehman Obituary
Gloria Lehman passed away Monday, June 22, 2020 in the loving arms of her husband Freeman (Pete) Lehman. She was born in Buffalo, NY., July 20, 1929 the daughter and only child of John (Jack) and Alma (Reuter) Gooch.
Gloria graduated from East High School in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1947. After high school graduation she attended Michigan State University where she met her husband Pete on the first day of college. Gloria graduated from Michigan State with a bachelor of science in agriculture and applied science and married Pete on August 9, 1952 in Buffalo.
Gloria then moved to Midland with her husband Pete and worked for The Dow Chemical Co. The Lehmans enjoyed a wonderful and adventurous life together living in London, England; Milwaukee, Wis.; Little Rock, Ark. and Anchorage, Alaska while working for Dow.
Gloria volunteered at the Midland Hospital, was a Kappa Delta alum, member of Eastern Star and En Avant Club and a longtime member of First United Methodist Church in Midland.
Gloria enjoyed being with her friends and family, "The Gang," playing bridge, shopping, traveling and spending time at their summer home on Grand Traverse Bay near Traverse City.
Gloria is survived by her loving husband, Pete; son, Jack Lehman of Midland; granddaughters, Sarah and husband David Sawall of Wisconsin, and Darcey Lehman of New York; daughter, Lori (Lehman) Kardos and grandson Ryan Kardos of Texas; nieces and nephews, Rita Feder of Florida, Marcia Liberson and husband Herb Solomon of California, Tim George and wife Leimomi of Indiana, and David Rosenberger and wife Dawn of Arizona, Bill Rosenberger and Jim Rosenberger both of Washington. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Alma Gooch; and daughter's husband, Russell J. Kardos.
A funeral service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Midland, Saturday, June 27, 2020 at noon. Memorial donations towards First United Methodist Endowment Fund, MidMichigan Medical Center or charity of choice are appreciated. Arrangements are under the care of Wilson MILLER Funeral Home.
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Memories and Condolences
for Gloria Lehman
Beth Hahn
June 27, 2020
I had the privelage of caring for Gloria and Pete these last few months. Their love for each other, priceless. May God bring comfort to dear Pete.
Ray Murphy
June 26, 2020
Sorry for your loss. Hope you are doing alright. Ray Murphy
LYNN AND JUNE RAYLE
June 26, 2020
We had the pleasure of meeting and associating with Pete and Gloria when we moved to Midland four years ago. They were an impressive couple, always well dressed and still going strong in their advanced years, attending concerts and church and enjoying life together. Sadly, we saw their age take all that and Gloria away. We are glad that they were able to stay together until now. We have really missed being able to see Gloria recently. We will always remember her as the great lady she was. Our condolences to Pete, Jack, Lori and families.
Ed and Elyse Rogers
June 25, 2020
We had wonderful times together both in Midland and in Florida, And those will be part of a wonderful, loving memory of Gloria. Our condolences to Pete and the entire family.
Sheila Mesler
June 25, 2020
compassion and grace, lovely spirit. Gloria was always kind and elegant when she spoke. Was our great pleasure to have been in her presence, to have known her and had great respect. Our heartfelt condolences goes out to Pete, Jack and Lori as well as all of her family. A great Lady we will miss. The Mesler Family, Marge, Jeff, Sheila and Kyle
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