Robert Douglas Lehner

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Robert Lehner Obituary

LEHNER, Robert Douglas, 75, passed away September 19, 2010. He is

survived by his beloved family, including his wife of 52 years, Jane; his son, Bruce Lehner (Michelle); his daughter, Kathy Taulbee (Bill); his son, Steve Lehner (Suzanne); and six grand-children. He is also survived by his brothers, Jim and Joe; and predeceased by his brother, Jack. He was born in Chicago, Ill. and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He graduated from Ohio State University, where he was a member of Sigma Chi and was named to SPHINX, the senior class honorary. He graduated as a top Reserve Officers' Training Corps cadet and served three years in the U.S. Air Force, receiving an honorable discharge. He had a distinguished career of 35 years with IBM, which brought him to Tampa in 1979. He was active in the Ohio State and Sigma Chi Alumni associations. He was a long time member of the Tampa Exchange Club and was active in his faith as a member of the St. James United Methodist Church congregation. Visitation will take place

6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 23, 2010, at Blount & Curry Funeral Home, 3207 W. Bearss Ave. Memorial services will take place at 2 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010, at St. James United Methodist Church. A graveside service will take place Monday, September 27, 2010, in Gnaddenhutten, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you make a memorial donation to H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center or Ohio State University Foundation - SPHINX Endowment Account 606868.

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Published by TBO.com from Sep. 22 to Sep. 23, 2010.

Memories and Condolences
for Robert Lehner

9 Entries

Bruce Lehner

October 29, 2010

Miss you Dad

Walter Woolf

September 25, 2010

I was privileged to know Bob Lehner and his devoted family since 1979 when the Lehner family and their pets moved to Tampa ,Florida from Upper Saddle River, NJ.

When Bob and Jane and the family pets visited our veterinary practice, I looked forward to visiting with Bob, and discussing anything at all with fervor and passion. Although I am a lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, and Bob a lifelong NY Yankees fan, it did not get in the way of our relationship and our friendship.

I was further privileged yesterday afternoon to attend the "going home" service for Bob at St James UMC in Tampa Palms.

Bruce, Michelle, and Steve spoke glowingly of their Dad .. a truly accomplished human being who enjoyed hearing about what you had accomplished, rather than he.

Bob Lehner will be missed, as all those who have passed on, yet he leaves behind a legacy of values embodied by his children, and their children.

What could a man be more proud of than his family. To Jane, Bruce, Michelle, and Steve, my heartfelt condolences at the loss of a husband, a father, and a grandfather.

Walter M Woolf, V.M.D.

debbie tidwell

September 24, 2010

I light this candle in memory of Bob Lehner, a great friend to my parents, Ruth and Dick Murray. I know they will miss having him in their lives.

George & Barbara Smith

September 23, 2010

Dear Jane amd family, This is to express our sympathy on Bob's passing. He was a fine person who wass very good at everything he did. I enjoyed being his friend and serving in Sphinx and many other activities at North and OSU. May God bless him and keep him, George and Barbara (Wood) Smith

September 23, 2010

Dear Jane and family, This is to express our sympathy on Bob's passing. He was a fine person who was very good at everything he did. I enjoyed being his friend and serving in Sphinx and many other activities at North and OSU. May God bless him and keep him. George and Barbara (Wood) Smith

September 23, 2010

Jane and Family - So sorry you have lost Bob. I just saw his obituary in the Dispatch and Jim Rownd and I cannot make calling hours or his service at St. James. We will keep you in our prayers at this most difficult time. Sincerely,
Jim Rownd, Sigma Chi, Ohio State
Karen Rownd
(Former members of St. James)

September 22, 2010

Thank you for your service to our country.

Blue Star Mothers
Buckeye Military Moms, Ch 9
Worthington/Cols. OH

September 22, 2010

Bob was my marketing manager in 1979 in the office products division. He used to ride with the marketing reps and make sales calls with us. The first time Bob rode with me ,we were heading up to Brooksville and while he was sitting next to me he was going over his paper work and memos. He would read them and crumple them up and throw them on the car floor.I asked him "what are you doing?" His reply was, "I only try to handle paper work one time." From that day on I began doing that also. Bob was a very positive person and always motivated his sales people to do better. I was fortunate to have worked for him.

Rich Vecsey

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