Bonnie L. Lehman

Bonnie L. Schieferstein Lehman of Coldwater, Michigan, passed away on February 25, 2015 with family present. Born on July 5, 1930 in Fort Wayne, she was the daughter of Marlow "Bud" Schieferstein and Lillian ("Annie") Greiner Schieferstein. Bonnie graduated from Decatur High School in 1948 where she was the DHS Drum Majorette with the H.S. band. She was employed by East Allen Co. Schools in the Payroll Dept. and retired in 1989. Bonnie was a loving, dedicated and cherished mother, whose life was centered around her family. She loved cooking, baking, doing jigsaw and crossword puzzles, gardening and reading. Her beloved husband, Raymond, of 64 years, preceded her in death in 2013. She is survived by her devoted children, Vicki (Douglas) Butler of Van Wert, OH, Dr. Ronald (Joyce) Lehman of Whitehall, MI, Jan Hurley of Kendallville, IN, Jeffrey Lehman of Avon, OH, Amy Lehman of Kalamazoo, MI and Sally (Steve) Gerber of Fort Wayne, IN; seven grandchildren, Joshua, Katie, Nicole, Alex, Carmen, Evan, Mason; two step grandchildren, Sophie, Stacy; two great grandchildren, Elise, Emma, three step great grandsons and brother Norman (MaryAnn) Schieferstein of Fort Wayne. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Mangine in 2013 and her parents Marlow (1971) and Annie (1992) Schieferstein. A celebration of life is 3 p.m. Saturday at E. Harper & Son Funeral Home, 740 St. Rd. 930 E., New Haven with calling two hours prior to service. A private burial in Decatur Cemetery will be held at a later date. Memorials may be given in honor of Bonnie to: Animal Aid of Branch County, C/O 217 N. Fiske Road, Coldwater, MI 49036 or to Matthew 25 Health and Dental Clinic, 413 E. Jefferson Blvd., Ft. Wayne, IN 46802.