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Daniel Lehr Obituary
Dallastown
Daniel E. "Danny" Lehr, 71, entered into rest on Sunday, December 6, 2015 at York Hospital. He was the husband of Patricia I. (Bell) Lehr for 44 years.
He was born July 2, 1944, in York, son of the late William and Miriam (Furst) Lehr.
Daniel attended American River College in California, and worked as a material handler for various companies in the York area. He was a sports official for 30 years, officiating basketball, football, softball and baseball. His previous work also included a position as Athletic Director for Kennard Dale High School.
Daniel was a member of St. Joseph Church in Dallastown as well as the PIAA and ASA. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and loyal friend. Many knew him for his quick wit and love of music, the beach, and all things food. He was a sports enthusiast in all forms from athlete to official to spectator. He was a lifelong fan of the Green Bay Packers.
A viewing will be held 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the John W. Keffer Funeral Home, 902 Mt. Rose Ave., York. A Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church, 251 E. Main St., Dallastown. Burial will follow at Susquehanna Memorial Gardens.
Including his wife Patricia, Daniel is also survived by three children, Amy Lehr Miller of Dallastown, Kathleen Lehr Sheerer and husband Zachary of Hanover, and Daniel E. Lehr and wife Allison of West York; four grandchildren, Isaac and Blaine Sheerer and Isabella and Gwendolyn Lehr; and three siblings, Debra Zearfoss of East Berlin, David Lehr of Mt. Wolf and Peter Lehr of Red Lion. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Lehr, William Lehr, Jr. and Donald Lehr.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association (www.heart.org), 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.
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Memories and Condolences
for Daniel Lehr
Kevin and Kim Bell
December 3, 2023
Here we are year 2023. And we still are lost without having Dan here to carry the laughter jokes he was known for. We cherish you as always and probably up playing pranks on Joe P./penn states coach. We definitely know your children are still cheering on the green bay packers. RIP
Kevin and Kim Bell
December 3, 2021
A person who is missed daily by everyone who knew him. Such memories and laughter we all can agree on. He was lots of fun . Rest In Peace we definitely miss you.
Robert Brown
December 3, 2020
It's hard to believe that it has been 5 years already. Danny was a good friend, who had a quick wit about him.
June Downs
December 15, 2015
Pat and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss and for not getting to the viewing. I didn't know it in time. May you find comfort and peace in all your wonderful memories of him. He was a great guy.
Brian E Heindel
December 12, 2015
I officiated baseball with Danny many years. Always had a knack to make one laugh or tell funny story. Prayers for family.
Cornell
December 10, 2015
May God bless his family. Dan was a joy to know and the funniest person that I ever met and I miss him.
Michael & Bertha Jasienski
December 10, 2015
In our thoughts and prayers.
Remembering good times from St. Joe's with your family when our kids were young.
American Heart Association
December 9, 2015
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Alverta (Lehr) Melton
December 9, 2015
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your loving husband Pat. The memories I have of years past will stay in my heart forever. I wish I could be there, but I am unable to travel at this time. All my thoughts and prayers are with you and the family during this difficult time. God Bless!
James Melton & Family
December 9, 2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to our family. May you find peace and comfort during this difficult time.
December 9, 2015
Dear Pat and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We are very sorry for your loss...
Your neighbors, Jill and Merle Schmucker
December 9, 2015
Patty, Amy, Kathy, Dan, We are so sorry to hear that Dan has died. I'm glad we got to visit with him this summer even though I know he wasn't feeling well. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We will make a donation in his name to the American Heart Assn. We send you our love. Tom, Judy, Jack,
Peg, Betty, Marty and Dan
Tom Bender
December 9, 2015
Prayers and thoughts to family. Danny was always the one to keep us laughing. Never sure what was coming next.
Margie Reed
December 9, 2015
Pat, I am so very sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Bernie and Maryjo Staub
December 9, 2015
Pat and family very sorry to hear about your loss. Danny was one of a kind. Uor prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Bernie and Maryjo Staub
Rhada Hartmann
December 9, 2015
Deepest sympathy to the Lehr family.
Janis Donley
December 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with you always throughout life.
Christina Powers
December 9, 2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Dan was and always will be an second dad to me. His jokes might have made me cringe at times, but I always laughed because Dan never failed to make himself laugh, even if it was a bad joke! I know his spirit will live on through his family and his beautiful grandchildren. All my love!
The Donley family
December 9, 2015
Our deepest sympathy to the Lehr family. We remember your Christmas parties and how Dan would talk sports with my dad and visit him in nursing home. He will be missed and will be in our prayers!
December 9, 2015
Condolences to Pat, my high school friend; and, to your family on the loss of your husband, father and grandfather. Please take solace in the wonderful memories your family was able to share with him.
December 9, 2015
I'm Very sorry for your loss, I worked with Dan at Conductive Technologies. My prayers are with your family.
Robert & Lureen Brown
December 9, 2015
Our sincere condolences to Pat and the Lehr family. Danny made his mark in this world and will never be forgotten.
Mary Ann Bryant (neighbor)
December 9, 2015
My deepest sympathy to your family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
kim-kevin bell and chidren and son
December 9, 2015
we will miss our brother in law.but have fond memorihim to carry us on
Michelle Stevenson
December 9, 2015
I'm so sorry for your loss, Dan. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts.
Conrads Baseball Club
December 9, 2015
Our sincere condolences to all of Danny's family and friends. May he rest in peace.
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