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Ralph L. Lehman

Birth	:	18 Feb 1921 Rhodes, Marshall County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Oct 2007 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, Preble County, USA
Coordinate	:	39.6500015, -84.5361023
Plot	:	Block 10 lot 6
Description	:	Ralph passed away on Friday at Israel Family Hospice House, after a long battle with cancer. He graduated with the class of 1939 from Colo High School. While in high school, he participated in vocal music, basketball and football and played the trumpet in band. One of his proudest accomplishments was being named to the All Opponent Football Team of Ames High School in 1937 and 1938. In 1939 and 1940, he attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA where he played and captained both the basketball and football teams. In 1940, he left college to farm with his grandfather, Clarence... Read More	Ralph passed away on Friday at Israel Family Hospice House, after a long battle with cancer. He graduated with the class of 1939 from Colo High School. While in high school, he participated in vocal music, basketball and football and played the trumpet in band. One of his proudest accomplishments was being named to the All Opponent Football Team of Ames High School in 1937 and 1938. In 1939 and 1940, he attended Graceland College in Lamoni, IA where he played and captained both the basketball and football teams. In 1940, he left college to farm with his grandfather, Clarence Johnson, who had become ill. He served in the South Pacific during WW II and participated in the occupation of Japan. He then returned home to devote his life to his family and his love of farming. During his life, he was involved in many organizations, including member of the Colo Methodist Church, Masonic Lodge, American Legion, Order of Eastern Star, Story County Feef Producers for six years including president, FHA Association board member, Collins Township Trustee, Story County Extension Board and board member of the Indian Creek Country Club. He farmed and live in Collins until semi-retirement in 1980, when he and Betty moved to Nevada, IA. He will always be remembered by his family and friends as a man with a smile, who loved to tease, eat pecan pie and celebrate all occasions with family and friends. His wit and happy approach to life was appreciated by most and respected by his family. When his family was young they enjoyed annual summer vacations. His long hosital stays endeared him to many who cared for him, care for which he appreciated so much. SERVED: WW II, 12 Feb 1945, Fort Levenworth, Kansas, Private US Army, - 29 Aug 1946, Staff Sergeant FATHER: Charles Lehman MARRIED: 29 May 1943, Brookings, Brookings Co., SD, Betty Theone Boller CHILDREN: Janie Lehman Paape, (James); James, (Diane) & Julie Lehman Farren, (Mark)

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Where is Ralph L. Lehman's memorial?
Ralph L. Lehman's memorial is located at: Fairview Cemetery, Gratis, Preble County, USA.
When did Ralph L. Lehman death?
Ralph L. Lehman death on 12 Oct 2007 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Ralph L. Lehman's memorial?
Latitude: 39.6500015
Longitude: -84.5361023

Family Members:

Parent

Charles C Lehman

(1895 - 1985)

Grace Maud Johnson Lehman

(1899 - 1982)

Spouse

Betty Theone Boller Lehman

(1919 - 2013)

Siblings

Cecil Eugene Lehman

(1925 - 2002)

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