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Alfred Lehman Obituary


Alfred G. "AL" Lehman, III, 65, of Blandon, passed away Thursday, August 2nd in his residence.

Al was married to Blair P. (Wouters) Lehman. Al and Blair celebrated 17 years of marriage.

Born in Pittsburgh, he was the son of the late Paul Lehman and Dorothy (Stott) Lehman.

Al served in the Army from July 31, 1964 until July 29, 1967 in the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles during the Vietnam War. For acts of valor under fire, Al received the Bronze Star, the Soldiers Medal For Heroism, and the Purple Heart.

Al is survived by four children, Alfred G. "AJ" Lehman, IV, and his fiancee, Maria McGraw of Chicago, Roger D. Lehman, and wife Diane E. (Thomas) of Mohnton, John F. Lehman of St. Petersburg, Florida, and Melanie B. Lehman of Blandon.

There are five grandchildren, Sydney & Matthew Lehman, and Evan, Owen, and Ryan Lehman.

A memorial service will be Wednesday August 8th at 1 PM in the Milkins Giles Funeral Home, Inc., 4914 Kutztown Rd., Temple with Chaplain Michaelene Ross officiating. Family and friends may call Wednesday one hour prior to services in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Amvets.org, 614 South St., Ephrata, PA 17522. Online condolences may be made at www.milkinsgiles.com.

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Published by Reading Eagle on Aug. 5, 2012.

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Ms sara

August 15, 2012

I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Melanie when your dad would pick you up at the Alsace Montessori school he always had a smile and story to make us laugh. God be with and your family.

James Flamish

August 11, 2012

So sad to hear. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Lehman family. R.I.P "big Al"

Jimmy Flamish & family.

Susan Terplan

August 7, 2012

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I have such fond memories of Al and the times we all got together. May all the happy memories comfort you. He will be missed.
Love Sue & George Terplan & family

Mike Riville

August 5, 2012

Big Al, you will be missed very much. Rest In Peace, my friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.

Mike & Cindy

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