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Helen Von Lehmden Obituary
September 10, 1937 - March 1, 2023
Raleigh, North Carolina - Helen Lorenzoni von Lehmden, (85), of Raleigh, NC, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 in her home in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by her family and caregiver. Born in New Philadelphia, Ohio on September 10, 1937, Helen was the daughter of the late Monica (Fondriest) and Angelo Joseph Lorenzoni. Helen is preceded in death by her parents; Monica and Angelo Lorenzoni; brother, Charles Lorenzoni; and sister, Rose Wenger.
Helen was a 1958 graduate of Mercy Hospital School of Nursing. On September 12, 1959, Helen married the love of her life Darryl von Lehmden. In 63 years of marriage, they exemplified a partnership of unselfish love, and served as the foundation for the extended von Lehmden family.
Upon moving to Raleigh in December 1967, Helen and family became dedicated members of St. Raphael Catholic Church. Helen and Darryl together were long-time volunteers at Catholic Parish Outreach of the Raleigh Diocese. Helen was an incredible stay-at-home mother, and always active in all aspects of Joan, Bernie and Tom's sports programs, elementary school (Our Lady of Lourdes), high school (Cardinal Gibbons) and college years. She was similarly lovingly involved in those same aspects with her six grandchildren.
To our wife/Mom/Grandma, you will be missed more than we can express, but we will hold fast to beautiful memories of you. There are so many fond times as a family: dining at Casa Carbone or enjoying Cristo's pizzas, enjoying a glass of Pinot Grigio, watching/tailgating at Ohio State or NC State football games, or watching NC State basketball games, laughing together while watching I Love Lucy, Carol Burnett or Seinfeld episodes, trips to the JC Penney's candy counter at North Hills Mall for a bridge mix candy treat, annual summer beach trips, holidays together, making each family member feel so loved, prayed for and special.
Helen is survived by her adoring family: husband Darryl; daughter, Joan (Forrest) Senter of Raleigh; son, Bernie (Suson) von Lehmden of Raleigh, son, Tom (Jeanne) von Lehmden of Greenville, NC; grandchildren; Jordan (Lacey) Senter, Winston Senter, Annie (Andrew) Bayard, Emmy (Isaac) Redman, Cole (Taylor) von Lehmden, Mary-Haven (Josh) Monahan; soon to be great-grandchild, ("Baby Monahan").
Visitation will be held Thursday, March 9, 2023 at Renaissance Funeral Home in Raleigh (7615 Six Forks Rd.), from 6 PM-8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 10, 2023 at St. Raphael Church in Raleigh at 1 PM. Inurnment will follow at St. Raphael Columbarium, with a reception following the inurnment. Memorial contributions in Helen's memory may be made to St. Raphael Catholic School, Cardinal Gibbons High School, or Transitions LifeCare Hospice. Condolences: RFHR.com
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Harrison
March 9, 2023
We enjoyed talking with Helen whenever we were at any of Suson and Bernie`s events. I know from her kids, Joan, Bernie, and Tom, that she was a wonderful mother. We have a saying at school... Trees and apples. Helen was a wonderful tree and her children are the fruit of all of her love, care, and support. Her legacy is sure to live on, and her children and grandchildren.
Many prayers and much love,
the Harrisons, Sean, Karen, Mary Mac, Jack and Maggie
Mary Gay Michaels
March 7, 2023
Oh, I love you ALL von Lehmden family! You all were the cousins, Aunt Helen and Uncle Darryl that the Michaels needed and loved in our early years in Raleigh.
I know what it feels like when a parent has passed. But your mother is not LOST! You know where she is! Be open to her spirit and tell her aloud how much you miss and love her. She will let you know the same.
Mary Lyn Field-Nguer
March 6, 2023
Helen was our backdoor neighbor when my parents lived on Quail Hollow Drive. Helen was always positive, loving and ready to help, and a wonderful friend to my mother Elsie. I wish her family comfort as her energy and love are hard to compare. Darryl and her children perfectly reflect her wonderful qualities as well.
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