Lebanon County PA Archives Obituaries.....Lehman, Ralph W.    February 4, 2008
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  Published in the Lebanon Daily News on 2/5/2008
  Lehman, Ralph W.     
   
  Ralph W. Lehman LEBANON Ralph W. Lehman, 81, of 712 S. Second St., Lebanon, 
  died Monday, February 4, 2008, in his home. He was born May 31, 1926, in 
  Lebanon, a son of the late Daniel B. and Annie M. Hower Lehman. He was a member 
  of St. Mark's United Church of Christ and a veteran of World War II, having 
  served in the cavalry. He graduated from Lebanon High School and was a mechanic 
  for Dick Hetrick's Garage. He started firefighting when young and served with 
  the Friendship as assistant chief in 1962, in 1969 as president, and a director 
  in 1970. In 1972 he was made a life member. In 1973 he was elected chief and he 
  continued to serve this position until 1993, and he served on all truck 
  committees for refurbishment of apparatus and purchasing of a new engine. He 
  served three terms as chief 48 for South Lebanon Township. He carried 
  membership in Lebanon County Fire Chiefs Association, Pennsylvania Firemen's 
  Association, Bethel, Frystown, Chemical and Union Lebanon fire companies, and 
  also served on the Lebanon County Fire School Committee. Surviving are his wife 
  of 60 years (June 2007), Doris L. Berkheiser Lehman of Lebanon; daughter Debra, 
  spouse of Gregory Arnold of Lebanon; grandchildren Scott, spouse of Heidi 
  Karli, Shaun, spouse of Amanda Karli, Daniel Lehman, and Rebecca Arnold; 
  greatgrandchildren Meghan Bashore, Avery Karli, and Matthew Karli; and a number 
  of nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death son Larry D. Lehman on July 7, 
  1999; siblings Harry Lehman Sr., Robert Lehman, Alice Klahr, Luella Saylor, 
  Anna Klohr, and Pearl Lehman. Viewing is scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 
  2008, from 12:30-2 p.m. at Christman's Funeral Home Inc., 226 Cumberland 
  Street, Lebanon, followed by services at 2 p.m. Burial will be at Kimmerlings 
  Cemetery. Memorials can be sent to Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 800 Corporate 
  Circle Drive, Suite 100, Harrisburg, PA 17110. 
  Published in the Lebanon Daily News on 2/5/2008.  
  
  
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