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John Lenhardt Obituary

John Thomas Lenhardt, 51, of Roanoke, Va., and formerly of Philadelphia, Pa., passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2009, after a long, difficult battle with cancer. He was a loving husband, father, and son who enjoyed many activities including flying. He was president of the EAA and is now flying with the angels. Surviving is his wife, Ramona Lenhardt; daughter, Amanda Lenhardt; son, Jason Lenhardt; parents, John L. and Eleanor Lenhardt; sister, Susan Lenhardt; sister-in-law, Roseina Bobbitt and husband, Danny; brother-in-law, Jerry Hovatter and wife ,Beverly; motherin-law and father-in-law, Maurice and Edna Hovatter; and nieces, Tami, Teri, Jeannie, and Paula. The family would like to thank Dr. Schertz; physicians, nurses and staff of Blue Ridge Cancer Care; Drs. Bailey, England, Scherer, and Smith; the wonderful staff of 10 South at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital; and our friends and co-workers for their care and support during John's long journey. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity. A celebration of John's life will be held 5 p.m. on Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Oakey's South Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Arrangements by Oakey's South Chapel, 540-989-3131.

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Published by Roanoke Times from Sep. 3 to Sep. 4, 2009.

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Tom Berta

September 10, 2009

To all of John’s family,

I can still see John’s big bright smile and sparkle in his eyes. I still remember the first time John gave me a ride on his motorcycle up and down his long, steep driveway when we were kids so many years ago. He was always full of fun and adventure. Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Mary Kreider

September 8, 2009

Dear Ramona and Family,

Please know that you are on my heart and in my prayers.I'm so sorry for your loss.

Love and Prayers
Mary Kreider

Karen Rader

September 5, 2009

Dear Lenhardt Family,
I am very surprised and saddened to hear this news about J.T. I worked with him at Rutherfoord during the 90's. He was a wonderful person and I am sure that he will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless

September 5, 2009

I would like to extend my sympathies to you Lenhardt family. John and I never had the opportunity to know one another very well as his cancer was diagnosed shortly after he volunteered to assist the Blue Blue Classic league board of directors. I'm certain that had I had time to know John better my life would be all the richer for it.
Here's to the memory of John for his dedication, the realized and the intended, to our soccer community.

May peace with you,
Past President, BRCL
Joel Coman

Dorita Dowdy

September 4, 2009

Ramona,Amanda and Jason,
I write this with a heavy heart. John was one of my very first customers when I attended beauty school.He was still a student at RC and he could walk over to the school.After I got out of school,he came to my house and I cut his hair in my kitchen.Finally I opened a shop in home and he stayed with me throughout the years,so obviously he became my friend and very much like a member of my family.He watched my kids grow up and through stories and pictures,I watched his kids grow too.He was a true family man.He was so proud of all of you! I am so sorry for your loss,I know he will be missed by all.You are all in my prayers.Love to everyone.

Liz, Matt, Casey and Abby Broughton

September 4, 2009

Dear Ramona, Amanda and Jason,
Our family sends our deepest sympathy to you all. Your husband and dad was a great guy. We enjoyed getting to know him through the flying community and have many fond memories of times spent with you all. We know how proud he was of all of you and how much he loved you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

September 4, 2009

John and his family have been an important and valuable part of our soccer family. We offer our deepest sympathy and regards.

Valley AFC

September 4, 2009

Amanda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Vicki Meadows (Counselor Ed Staff)

Patricia Johnson

September 3, 2009

Ramona and family,I only met John a couple of times but it only took a couple to know that he was a child of the King,we've known each other for some time now and your loss I can feel,please let me know if I can do do anything for you even if just to talk,my prayers are with yoiu now and forever more..Love in Christ PJ

Shelly Henry

September 3, 2009

We were so sorry to hear of John's passing. Your family is in our family's thoughts and prayers in the coming days. We know he was surrounded by such incredible love during his time.

Evelyn Ortiz

September 3, 2009

Dear Lenhardt Family, My thoughts are prayers are with you at this difficult time. I worked with JT in the accounting department at Rutherfoord. Besides working with him, he was a good friend also. JT will be missed so much.
Evelyn Ortiz

Joni Bussey

September 3, 2009

Dear Lenhardt Family, I worked with JT at Rutherfoord in Roanoke for many years. I will remember him fondly. I will never forget the first password he assigned to me...,"Smiley". JT was a terrific person and he will be missed. My prayers are with your family.

September 3, 2009

Ramona, Amanda & Jason,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I worked with JT at Rutherfoord. He was a great co-worker & friend. I will miss him.

Susan Walker - Roanoke, VA

September 3, 2009

Ramona, Amanda and Jason,

Blue Ridge Classic League extends its sympathies at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

David James

April Atkins

September 3, 2009

We were so sorry to hear about John. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

April Atkins

September 3, 2009

Dear Lenhardts,
Thank you for sharing John with the Hidden Valley band program these past few years. He was such a joy to work with and a great friend as well. Deepest sympathies go out to all of you as do our thoughts and prayers.
Sincerely,
The Schlossberg Family

Donna Lane

September 3, 2009

I worked closely with JT at Rutherfoord for a number of years. We shared many good times and lots of laughs. He was a terrific person who I will always remember fondly. My deepest sympathies to his family, Donna

Reta Belk

September 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family - he was taken much too early! I will always remember JT as a good friend and wonderful, fun co-worker. Now he can fly all he wants! I'll never forget him.

Eddie Smith

September 3, 2009

My deepest sympathies to the Lenhardt family. Your family will be in our prayers.

September 3, 2009

Ramona, Amanda and Jason,
I worked with J.T. years ago at Rutherfoord. He was such a sweetheart and he will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Cheyenne Guthrie (Dalton)

Vanessa Gable

September 3, 2009

Ramona, Amanda and Jason,

I am so sorry to hear of JT's passing. I thought a lot of him and have many wonderful memories of our time together at Rutherfoord. I am so glad I got to see him recently. You are all in my prayers.

Vanessa Gable

Georgia Lilly

September 3, 2009

Ramona: I worked with JT at Rutherfoord. JT was my traveling buddy on many trips we had to make to our Richmond office and always made the trip fun and we laughed alot. He loved talking about you all and your family trips and his flying. My thoughts and prayers are with you, Amanda and Jason. Georgia Lilly

Therese Farmer

September 3, 2009

I am sorry to hear about JT passing. I only worked with him a little at Rutherfoord but I do remember him being a very nice and kind person. I will keep his family in my prayers during this difficult time.

Darrell W. DeWeese

September 3, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

September 3, 2009

Dear Ramona, Amanda, and Jason,

We are so sorry for your loss. John was a very special person and he will be missed by many. If there is anything that we can do to help please know that we are here. You are most definitely in our thoughts and prayers.

Sadly,
Charlie and Debbie Equi

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