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Howard Lahnemann Obituary
HOWARD W., 82, of Gulph Mills, formerly a 50 + year resident of Roxborough, died Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at Mercy Suburban Hospital in East Norriton, PA, after a brief illness. Howard was the beloved husband of the late Caroline (Ohler) Lahnemann. He is survived by 3 daughters, Carole Ann Kenna (Mrs. Robert) of Gulph Mills, Karen Gamble (Mrs. Ronald) of Folsom, PA, Kim Lahnemann of Roxborough, an honorary daughter, Lisa Bearden, of Roxborough, and 5 grandchildren. Howard grew up in the Olney section of Philadelphia, served with the U.S. Army in World War II in Europe, retired from the Philadelphia Fairmount Park Police as a Lieutenant in 1971 and was an avid organ music and Larry Ferrari fan. Howard has donated his body to The Humanity Gifts Registry. A memorial brunch will be held Sunday, May 16, at 1 P.M. at D'Angelo Caterers, 5091 Umbria Street, Philadelphia, PA 19128. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1 Plymouth Meeting, Suite 520, Plymouth Meeting, PA 19462.
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Robby K.
December 4, 2024
Hey you old foof, its your Mallot head grandson Robby, Hope wherever you are they have plenty of old country buffets and dvrs to record you shows and games, eagles are doing pretty good this year. i'm trying to keep everything good enough for government work down here. See you again someday i hope
Kim Lahnemann
May 5, 2010
It just blows my mind that it's been six years since you went away.. I will never forget that night as long as I live.. It was one of the worst days of my life.. I know you were ready to go, but I just wasn't ready to let you go... I miss you every second of every day. I love you so much Dad and I will miss you forever... Love Kim
Kim Lahnemann
December 24, 2009
Merry Christmas Dad.. I can't believe I haven't written anything in two years... I think of you every day and miss you more than words can express.. I'm glad you and Mom are together and healthy again though.. Love you always and forever... Love Your "#3 daughter", Kim
Kim Lahnemann
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas Dad! I love you and miss you always!
Kim Lahnemann
November 22, 2007
Happy Thanksgiving Dad! I know how much you LOVED turkey, so I'll have some for you today. Holidays just aren't the same without you and Mom. I miss you so much, there are no words to describe it. Love you always... Kim
Kim Lahnemann
October 14, 2007
Happy birthday Dad!
Kim Lahnemann
September 4, 2007
Hi Dad... I had to put Ricky down this morning. It was one of the hardest decisions I ever had to make, but I know it was the right one. Please take care of him and rub his ears for me until I can see you both again. Love you and miss you!
Kim Lahnemann
June 17, 2007
Happy Father's Day Dad! I miss you so much! Love, Kim
Kim Lahnemann
April 8, 2007
Happy Easter Dad! Kevin made dinner today and we ate at your old house. It was very nice. I made you a blue hard boiled egg this year like I always do. Miss you always....
Kim Lahnemann
February 14, 2007
Happy Valentines Day Dad!
Kim Lahnemann
January 10, 2007
Happy New Year Dad! I meant to write on Christmas but didn't get around to it. Christmas was really nice, but it will never be the same without you and Mom. I so miss coming to your house on Christmas morning and taking pictures of you and Mom opening your stocking gifts... Missing you forever.. Love Kim
Kim Lahnemann
November 23, 2006
HAPPY THANKSGIVING Dad! This is our 2nd Thanksgiving without you. I miss you so much. I know how much you always enjoyed going to Karen's for Thanksgiving dinner. Your Great-Grandson will be there today. You would have loved him so much Dad. He's such a sweet little boy. I wish you and Mom were still here to enjoy him. I love you so much Dad, and not a day goes by I don't think of you. Love you always......Kim
Kim Lahnemann
October 14, 2006
Happy 85th birthday Dad... I miss you! Love always, Kim
Kim Lahnemann
September 25, 2006
Happy anniversary Dad! It would have been 58 years! I miss you so much. We are going to the buffet tonight in honor of you and Mom. It took me a long time to be able to go back there, but I'm ok with it now. I miss you so much...Love Kim
Lori Kenna
June 22, 2006
Miss you & love you Grandpopsicle!
Love forever & always, Lori
Kim Lahnemann
May 5, 2006
Dad, I can't believe it's been 2 years already since you left us. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I miss you so much! Love always...Kim
Kim Lahnemann
April 16, 2006
Happy Easter Dad....I miss you so much!!!
Kim Lahnemann
March 8, 2006
Well Dad...I found out today that Uncle Bill died yesterday. It was weird because I'd been thinking about him a lot lately. What's getting me through this is the though of you two, back together again, up in heaven causing a ruckus. I know he missed you very much and I'm glad to know he had such a wonderful friend waiting for him. Tell him I said hi and that I love him. Love, Kim
Kim Lahnemann
January 31, 2006
I was thinking about you today Dad because I stabbed myself in the hand with a pair of scissors and I could just hear your voice in my head saying "How many times have I told you NOT to cut TOWARD yourself". It made me smile, but it also made me sad because I miss you so much.....
Kim Lahnemann
December 24, 2005
It's Christmas Eve Dad and I miss you so much.... I have more spirit this year, but it will never be the same without you and Mom... I so miss going to your house on Christmas morning and watching you open your stocking gifts... It brought me so much joy. I loved you both so much...I hope you knew that. After Mom died, we pretty much became inseparable, and when I lost you, I lost a part of myself I will never be able to get back. I love you so much Dad....Merry Christmas
Kim Lahnemann
November 24, 2005
Happy Thanksgiving Dad! I will have extra turkey for you today. I know you LOVED turkey. I miss you so much Dad. Life just isn't the same without you and Mom. I am thankful that you are together though and neither of you are in pain anymore. I love you so much... Love Kim
Kim Lahnemann
October 14, 2005
Happy birthday Dad! You would have been 84 today. I remember all the times I told you that you'd live to be 100. I honestly believed that too. I wish you were still here so I could take you to the buffet for your birthday dinner. I miss you so much! Love always, Kim
Kim Lahnemann
September 25, 2005
Happy anniversary Dad! It would have been 57 years! I'm sure you and Mom are celebrating in heaven (you know, the place you SWORE didn't exist) I miss you so much. I was going through yours and Mom's belongings the other day, putting them in a plastic storage box for safekeepting. When I saw your razor and your gloves and your watches and ALL YOUR REMOTES, I couldn't help but cry. I miss you so much. I miss taking you to Walmart. I miss our dinners at the Buffet. You and Mom meant the world to me and I will miss you til the day I join you. Love always, Kim
Kim Lahnemann
June 29, 2005
Oh Dad, I'm SO sorry I forgot to wish you a happy Father's day. You were on my mind all day that day, I just forgot to write it down... I miss you so much.... Love Kim
Kim Lahnemann
June 2, 2005
I just got back from Hawaii Dad. I thought about you and Mom while I was there. It was the best trip I have ever taken. I wish I could move there. When I went to Pearl Harbor, I bought a flag for you that had been flown over the Arizona Memorial. I am going to put it with your ashes when I get them back. I know you would have appreciated it. I miss you so much Dad. I know what you would say... to go on with my life and not cry about you, but I can't help it. You were my hero and always will be. You were a huge presence in my life and now there is a void. I also went to see the last Star Wars movie. I remember you saying how you didn't know if you'd be around to see it and I would always say "Oh, you'll be here". I never imagined you'd be gone so soon. The movie was awesome, I think you would have really liked it. My love always....Kim
Kim Lahnemann
May 10, 2005
Guess what Dad... I named a star after you. I have a beautiful certificate that I'm going to frame and hang on the wall. Now, whenever I look up at the stars, you will be shining down on me. Love Kim
Kim Lahnemann
May 5, 2005
Oh Daddy, I can't believe it's been a year already. I miss you so much. It's just not the same without you. Love always, Kim
Kim Lahnemann
April 13, 2005
I had a dream about you last night Dad. We were having dinner at the buffet. I would give ANYTHING to be able to call you right now and say "Do you want to go to the buffet tonight". I wish you didn't have to go... I miss you so much...
Kim Lahnemann
March 28, 2005
Happy Easter Dad...sorry it's a day late. I miss you so much. I'm sure we would have been at the buffet yesterday. Or maybe you would have come to my house and I would have made you dinner. I was so looking forward to having you at the new house for dinner. I was thinking about how you and Mom used to come to the condo on Easter and I'd make a chicken. I was always so relieved when you guys got there because I was never able to get everything done at the same time and Mom would always take over. I'm so glad I took pictures on those Easters. I know you didn't understand why I took so many pictures, but I knew that I would treasure them when the subjects were no longer with me. You and Mom are always in my thoughts and not a day goes by that I don't miss you. You were the BEST parents anyone could ever ask for. You gave me so much. Love always...your number 3 daughter
Carole Ann Kenna
March 27, 2005
Daddy, you would have been so proud of your grandsons today. They made Easter dinner for us at your old house. Kevin made the most delicious ham. It made me remember how many times we headed to Roxborough for family dinners on holidays and regular days when it was you and Mommy giving them. You both gave us so much and I can't believe you're both gone. We all miss you both so much. Love always, your lady wrestler.
Kim Lahnemann
February 13, 2005
Daddy I miss you so much... I look at your picture every morning before I leave for work and I still can't believe you are gone. My birthday is coming up...my first one without you. It just won't be the same. I hope that you are at peace now and are with Mom. It's so hard to let go...I miss you so much. You were my whole life for the past two years.... I love you Daddy. Sorry the Eagles blew it again. I'm sure you are up there giving them hell! Love, Kim
Kim Lahnemann
January 23, 2005
Guess what Dad??? The Eagles won the NFC championship! They are going to the superbowl!!!!
Kim Lahnemann
December 30, 2004
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Dad... I missed you so much this Christmas. I'm so glad I took a lot of pictures of you last Christmas. I will cherish them always. I miss you so much... Love you always...Kim
Kim Lahnemann
November 25, 2004
Happy Thanksgiving Dad. It just wasn't the same without you. I could barely eat through the tears. I missed you so much. I still can't believe you are gone. My life is so empty without you... Miss you so much....Love, Kim
Karen Gamble
October 23, 2004
Hi Dad, your birthday waslast week, I was thinking of you all day. I miss you very much. Wish you were here, miss talking to you.
Love
Karen
Kim Lahnemann
October 14, 2004
Happy birthday Dad. I wish you were here so I could take you to the buffet. Miss you so much..
Love, Kim
Kim Lahnemann
September 26, 2004
Happy anniversary Dad. I meant to write yesterday and the day got away from me. I know you were happy to spend your anniversary together with Mom. I miss you both so much...love Kim
Kim Lahnemann
July 4, 2004
Happy 4th of July Dad!! Love Kim
Karen
June 20, 2004
Happy Father's Day Dad, it is not the same without you. I miss you very much. This is going to be a tough day to get through.
Love
Karen
Kim Lahnemann
June 20, 2004
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DAD!!! I can't believe you are not here to celebrate. I'm sure we would have been going to the buffet for dinner. I thought about going by myself, but I just don't think I could handle it. Too many memories lie in that place and I'm not ready to go back yet. I miss our "turkey-days" and our trips to Wal-Mart and BJ's. I will never be able to go into either of those stores without thinking of all the fun times we had. I know you didn't want me to cry for you when you were gone Dad, but I can't help it. There is such a void in my life without you. Today is going to be a very sad day for me. I love you Dad...SO much. Happy Father's day...Love, your little girl
Kim Lahnemann
June 14, 2004
Oh Daddy, why did you have to go and leave me when I still needed you so much....
Kim Lahnemann
June 8, 2004
It's been over a month now since you've gone Dad and not a moment goes by that I don't miss you. I was at Carole Ann's tonight and I went into your bedroom and seeing your empty wheelchair just broke my heart. You were the best dad in the world and I hope you know how much I love you and how much you influenced my life.... Love Kim
Karen Gamble
May 31, 2004
Happy Memorial Day Dad,
It was sad for me today, because I always had you and Kim for Memorial
Day. It is not the same without you. Miss you and love you.
Karen
Kim Lahnemann
May 27, 2004
Dad guess what? I got a new job! I'm positive it was you that helped me get it too! Thank you!!! I wanted nothing more than to call you when I found out. I miss you so much. I don't even know how to function without you. I feel so lost.... I was in Walmart the other day and I just felt so empty and lonely. I still can't believe you are gone..... Love you forever and always......Kim
Karen Gamble
May 16, 2004
Dad,
We had your memorial service today at D'Angelo's, Uncle Bill, Aunt Ann, Mr.& Mrs. Parker and Valerie, Mr. and Mrs.Philben, your old neighbors, Vera, Charlie, Mrs. Ritter, Debbie Ritter, also family
All your daughters,sons in law, and grandchildren and many more friends and family came to honor you. Carole Ann and Kim had plenty of pictures and memento's of your life.
We miss you and love you Dad, hope you are at peace and with Mom again.
You were the best father anyone could have asked for. I love you.
Karen
Susie & Harold Kuemmerle
May 14, 2004
To My Unc,
The last of the Mowhekans ... Thanks for always being a bright spot in my Fathers life not to mention mine (you old foof). To little space to write all the wonderful memories I have from growing up as a "Lahnemann girl".. you will be greatly missed.
Love ya' Susie
Stephanie and Braelyn Rousis
May 14, 2004
Kimmy ...
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the rest of the family. We love you dearly !
Catherene Cardinale
May 12, 2004
Dear Kim,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Remember that your family and friends are here when you need us.
Sincerely,
Catherene & Patrick Cardinale
Mindy Troge
May 10, 2004
Dear Kim and family,
Thinking of you during this difficult time of loss. I am so very sorry. Hugs to all of you.
Love,
Mindy
Lisa Tate
May 9, 2004
Kim and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during your time of loss.
Kim Lahnemann
May 9, 2004
Oh Daddy....where do I even begin? I just can't believe you are gone. My heart just aches and aches. You were my hero and you were the best Dad in the whole world. I can't even begin to imagine my life without you. I love you so much Dad.... Love Kim
Ruth Hinton
May 9, 2004
Uncle Howard: I'm sorry I'm not there to say "Goodbye", but I know that you're in a better place now and that you and Aunt Caroline will be keeping watch over the rest of the family until we meet again.
Love, Ruthie
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