Obituaries
Ray S. Lehr
June 20, 2013
June 20th, 2013, Ray Stewart Lehr of Holden Beach, husband of Carol Lehr, passed away of natural causes. Born February 20, 1938 in York County, PA.
Ray was preceded in death by his parents, Luther A. Lehr and Grace Sara (King) Lehr; brother, Luther Lehr; and grandson, Brandon Lehr.
Survivors include wife, Carol Lehr; brothers Carl, Willis, and Glenn Lehr; sisters Theda Jacoby, Bessie Fink, and Ethel Shafer; children Mike (Sheila), David (Deborah), and Diane Lehr; Ben (Kris) and James (Meredith) Zimmerman, and Carrie (Joe) Runnals; and ten grandchildren who knew and loved him as “Chief.”
Ray graduated Central High School, York, PA and Penn State University where he founded and served as President of the Penn State Stockman’s Club, acted as President of the Block and Bridle Club, and was a member of the Livestock Judging Team.
He held executive positions with Central Soya, Ft. Wayne Indiana; Pennfield Corporation, Lancaster, PA; and Southern York Turf & Tractor, Shrewsbury, PA. He was former President of the PA Livestock Association, Chair of the American Feed Manufacturing Association, and Director of the Lancaster County Chamber of Commerce Agriculture Association. Ray was an avid collector of classic John Deere tractors and a member of local state and national John Deere collector clubs. He most recently served as County Commissioner of Holden Beach, N.C. for three terms, and was former Trustee of the Holden Beach Chapel. Ray was a beloved father, grandfather, brother, mentor, and friend.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 29th, at the Church of the Open Door, 8 Carlisle Court, York, PA, at 9:00 a.m. (visitation at 8:00 a.m.). Private interment. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Holden Beach Chapel (107 Rothchild Street, Holden Beach, N.C. 28462) are appreciated by Ray’s family. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com. Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100
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Condolences to the Family
Dear Carol,
Donald and I were so very sorry to hear about Ray.
He truly was one of the "good guys" and will be missed by a lot of people.
We will be unable to attend Ray’s memorial service as we will be on vacation with our family;
Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts.
Donald joins me in sending our love and sympathy.
Sincerely,
Boots Horn
Sorry for your loss
Joe Gebhard
Dear Carol: Sorry for your loss. Ray will be greatly missed by all. I will always Fondley remember his visits to our families home throughout the years.
Ed and Carolyn Hulshart
Dear Carol,
You and your family are in mine and Mel’s thoughts and prayers. We are so sorry for your loss. We reminisced all week on the time when I was your secretary at St. Joseph Hospital. You and Ray were so wonderful to include us in many of your fantastic and fun events in your beautiful mill home near Millersville. We recall, particularly, the wedding of a daughter which was just beautiful and delightful. During this — and other times — we met your friends, Ken and Gwen Burnett. Then they joined First Presbyterian just as I moved to Mt. Gretna, so I was unable to continue our friendship there. I was sorry to learn that Ken died. Sad times. I was really surprised to see that one of Ray’s sisters is Bessie Fink. Marv and Bessie are good friends of my Mother, Phyllis S. Gay, who died in 2008. They were all members of York Welcome Wagon together. What a small world! We are sorry that we were unable to come to Ray’s memorial service. Please know that we wish for you good memories and comfort from them, as well as from your friends and family. Shalom, Donna
