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Ronald Lehr Obituary
He graduated from Nazareth high school in 1951. He worked for Bethlehem Steel Corp. from that year until he retired in 1995. He proudly served his country with the United States Air Force during the Korean War and was stationed throughout the US and Guam.
Ron's primary interest was car racing. A dream came true when he rode in the back seat of a race car at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. He also loved being around water and enjoyed swimming, annual vacations in Wildwood NJ, cruising or just sitting by the creek. He liked traveling and took many road trips to see historical sites, national landmarks, and car races. Travel with his family to Australia and Europe were trips of a lifetime.
Ron was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Dryland United Church of Christ, Nazareth, where he served on the consistory and outdoor facilities team.
He is survived by twin daughters, Roxanne Lehr (James Herrick) of Lancaster, and Robin Berry (Richard) of Belvidere, NJ; a granddaughter, Elizabeth Lehr; grandsons, Jason and Ryan Lehr; sister, Darlene Peters (Mitchell); nephew, Mitchell Peters (Jamie Washburn); other nephews and nieces. In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by a son, Ronald C. Lehr, Jr.
Services will be held on Thursday, February 1, at Dryland UCC, 4415 Newburg Rd, Nazareth, PA 18064 with a viewing beginning at 10:00am followed by the funeral service at 11:00am. Interment will follow at Altona Cemetery, Bethlehem.
The family would like to thank friends Katie Farrugia and Jan Stever for all their love and support and the hospice nurses and PCAs for their dedicated care.
Contributions, in memory of Ronald, may be offered directly to the church.
Arrangements are entrusted to Schmidt Funeral home, 407 Belvidere St, Nazareth. Please visit Ronald's Tribute page at https://www.schmidtfuneralhomepc.com
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Robert J. Miklas, USN
October 1, 2024
Ronald, you have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. You are now relieved from your post. A job well done fellow veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight.
Frank Hadl
February 2, 2024
The entire Nazareth High School Class of 1951 express their condolences and deep sympathy to the Lehr family, relatives and friends. Although Ron was quiet in school, we remember him... How many of us loved car racing in those days as Ron did? May our classmate, Ron, forever rest in peace...
Nancy Catino
February 2, 2024
It was a pleasure to know Ron from church. It was also a sweet surprise to know he and his wife had continued to love Gypsy as I and my children did. Well done faithful servant.
Rich Repash Dotty Repash
January 31, 2024
sorry for your loss. GOD and time will help. the Repash gang.
Robert J. Miklas, AT2AC, USN, 1963-1967.
January 30, 2024
"An airman has passed away today." You have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. You stand relieved from your post. A job well done fellow war veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom and democracy. The final battle is now over and peace has been restored. The final bugle has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight fellow veteran. A Navy Vietnam Veteran.
Grateful
January 29, 2024
Sir,
Thank You for Your service to our country.
God Bless You!
God be with your family!
Sincerely,
A Grateful American
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