Robert Lehman

ROBERT LEHMAN

Robert Lehman, 73, of Carlisle, died Saturday, January 4, 2014 in the Claremont Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Carlisle.

Born January 7, 1940 in Cleversburg, he was a son of the late David H. and Margaret F. (Eutzy) Lehman.

Mr. Lehman retired in 1999 from PennDOT, where he had worked as a heavy equipment operator.

He was a graduate of Shippensburg High School and loved hunting, camping and the Pittsburgh Steelers.  He had been associated with Boy Scout Troop 160, Carlisle and was a member of Hickorytown United Methodist Church, where he was a member of the “eggmakers.”

Bob was a devoted and loving family man.

He was preceded in death by a son:  Scott A. Lehman; a grand daughter:  Haley Sue Lehman; four sisters:  Ruth Rhinehart, Gladys Darr, Lillie Shoemaker and Betty Black and three brothers:  Earl, David and Stewart Lehman.

Surviving are his wife:  Sandra (Derr) Lehman; two sons:  Brian (and wife Liz) of York Haven and Eric (and wife Susan) of Carlisle;  a sister:  Shirley West of Roxbury; grandchildren:  Tim Lehman, Travis Lehman, Cody Lehman, Destiny Lehman, Elena Lehman, Melissa Erazo and Lizzie Roman; great grandchildren:  Daja Vega, David Vega, Xavier Erazo, Gabriel Laureano and Sadie Lehman as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A. M. Thursday, January 9, 2014 from the Ronan Funeral Home, 255 York Road, Carlisle, with the Rev. Iva L. O’Brien, his pastor, officiating.  Burial will follow in Cumberland Valley Memorial Gardens.  Viewing will be at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 P. M.

To express an on-line condolence, please visit www.ronanfh.com.