Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Lehman, William 1915
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The Portland Observer, Thursday, March 18, 1915


For more than two years a constant but patient sufferer from throat trouble, 
William Lehman, one of Portland’s well known German citizens, gave up the 
fight, Tuesday afternoon, and surrounded by members of his family expired at 
the residence on James street. He had been confined to his bed continuously 
since last October, but seldom complained of his lot.  The end came peacefully.

Mr. Lehman was a native of Westphalia township, having been born there June 
12, 1846.  He was in his 69th year when the summons came.  He moved to 
Portland 39 years ago and engaged in the blacksmithing business, continuing 
this occupation steadily until about 10 years ago, when his little shop on 
James street collapsed.  After that he worked spasmodically for various local 
blacksmiths.  He was known as a mechanic of exceptional ability.

Forty-six years ago deceased was married to Katherine Martin, of Westphalia, 
who survives.  Of nine children born to them seven are living: Mrs. Frank 
Dehn, Lansing, Mrs. Emmett McCrumb, Eagle; Albert J. Lehman, Port Huron; Mrs. 
P. J. McCourt, Miss Margaret Lehman and Messrs. Leo C. and Herman P. Lehman, 
of this place.  Twin sons died in infancy.  

Besides the widow and children, deceased leaves three brothers and four 
sisters: John Joseph Lehman, a twin, of this place, John Peter Lehman, 
Marinette, Wis.; Peter Lehman, Milwaukee; Mrs. Jos. Snitgen, Westphalia; Mrs. 
Eva Wagner, Chicago; Mrs. Agnes Bretching, Grand Rapids; Mrs. Elizabeth Fey, 
Portland.

The funeral was attended from St. Patrick’s church this (Thursday) morning at 
9:00, Rev. John A. Koelzer celebrating requiem high mass.  Burial took place 
in the Catholic section of Portland cemetery.


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