Marlin H. Lehman

Marlin H. Lehman, 80, of Lititz, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. Born in Maytown, he was the son of the late Daniel and Ada Hossler Lehman. Marlin was the husband of Elsie J. Rohrer Lehman, and they observed their 60th wedding anniversary in June of this year. Marlin was employed for 20 years in the Mechanical Services department of the Horst Group, Lancaster. He was a faithful member of the Millport Mennonite Church, Leola, was active in Mennonite Disaster Service, Lititz, and the Mennonite Central Committee Re-Uzit of Ephrata. He enjoyed spending time with family, hunting, and fishing.

Surviving in addition to his wife Elsie are three sons, Robert husband of Julia Lehman, Harrisonville, Steve husband of Mary Lehman, Holtwood, Dan husband of Krista Lehman, Lancaster; two daughters, Doris wife of Mark Kauffman of Woodward, and Nancy wife of Melvin Allgyer Jr. of Harrisburg; 20 grandchildren, and 28 great grandchildren. Marlin is also survived by brothers Harold husband of Bonnie Lehman of Bluffton, OH, John husband of Elizabeth Lehman of Harrison Valley, Leroy husband of Nancy Lehman of Penryn; sisters, Verna wife of Chester Habecker, Lititz, and Betty wife of Richard Gerlach of Manheim. He was preceded in death by a sister Mildred Pott and brothers Stanley, Herman, and Kenneth Lehman.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Marlin’s funeral service at the Millport Mennonite Church, 820 Log Cabin Road, Leola, PA 17540 on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 10:00 AM. There will be a viewing at the church on Thursday evening, December 3, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM, and from 9:00 AM until the time of the service on Friday. Interment will be in Millport Mennonite Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Marlin’s memory may be sent to Mennonite Disaster Service, 583 Airport Road, Lititz, PA 17543.