Peter "Pete The Plumber" Lechner

Peter "Pete The Plumber" Lechner

Peter Lechner Obituary

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Peter

"Pete the Plumber" Lechner

Rochester - Passed away suddenly November 11th at 70 years old. Predeceased by his parents, Jim and Betty Lechner and brother, Daniel. Pete is survived by his wife of 39 years, Donna; son, Scott Allen; daughter, Jamie Lechner; brothers, James (Sally), John (Joyce), Joseph (Betty), Richard (Maureene); sister Katherine "Kitty" (James) Conroy; many nieces, nephews and very dear friends.

Pete loved life and lived it to the fullest, with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. His greatest pleasure was traveling and exploring the world with his wife. He also loved spending time with his family and many friends. Pete was a Kodak retiree.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, 1 pm to 3 pm at New Comer Cremations and Funerals, 2636 Ridgeway Ave., where a brief celebration service will follow at 3pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Pete's name to the American Heart Association. To share a memory please visit:

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November 26, 2019

Richard Greenwood posted to the memorial.

November 20, 2019

Bruce Joba posted to the memorial.

November 17, 2019

John Geisler posted to the memorial.

Richard Greenwood

November 26, 2019

My condolences and prayers for all the Lechners. Pete brought me many great times as kids growing up on Electric Ave. I'm sure he will be missed.

Bruce Joba

November 20, 2019

Donna, so sorry for your loss. I'll always remember him fondly. We had some great rides!

John Geisler

November 17, 2019

Dear Donna and family , my sincerest condolences over your loss of Peter your husband ,best friend and life partner . I remember that Peter was also blessed with a great sense of humor too
Hopefully your life is filled with wonderful memories of all those good times together.
God Bles your family, s and keep you close.
John Geisler

Bill & Carol Brown

November 16, 2019

Donna and family. So sorry to hear of Pete's passing.
Billy has such fond memories of the motorcycle trips that he and Pete went on.
We will remember him always.

Joyce Christopher

November 14, 2019

We are saddened by the loss of your brother.
You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Our hearts are with you at this difficult time.
Much Love,
Phil & Joyce Christopher

November 14, 2019

To the wonderful Lechner family,

Thank you, Jim, for your call. We are deeply saddened to hear about Pete. Pete was truly an incredible guy! We loved when he and Bob were with us in California. He made us laugh, he built a deck for us and added sparkle to our days.
His love and warmth with be missed.
Now you have another angel in heaven.

With so much love,
Mary (L:echner), Joe, Kathy, Peggy, Dan and Tom Benson

WILLIAM STREB

November 14, 2019

So sorry to hear about Pete. Prayers for Donna and family.

Bill Streb

Frank & Brenda D'Ambrosia

November 14, 2019

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Tom Greenwood

November 14, 2019

One of the good guys. I worked with Pete for many years at Kodak. Sorry I didn't keep in touch with him.

Tom Greenwood

American Heart Association

November 14, 2019

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

Robert Hendler

November 14, 2019

Worked with Pete at Hawkeye he was very knowledgeable in what he did in the plumbing trade . He was great person to work with and always had a story about something . He will be missed by all .

November 14, 2019

Donna so sorry to hear about Pete.
Carol, Joe and Lisa Shepard

November 14, 2019

Donna, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts & prayers go out to you and your family. Sincerely, John & Kathy(jJonasse) Kelly

Sal & Donna DiCiaccio

November 13, 2019

"The Plunge" will be greatly missed as well as his well spoken ways! It was a gift to have known him and we will cherish the fun times we had together. Our sincerest condolences to you, Donna and the rest of your family.

Jennifer & Steve Leering/Ihasz

November 13, 2019

Our sincerest sympathies to you Donna and your family. Steve and I are sending our sincere condolences and prayers.

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