Harold Joseph Lehn

Harold Joseph Lehn
December 30, 1935 - June 19, 2013
Parnell, Iowa
Visitation: 3:00 to 6:00 pm June 23, 2013 at Powell Funeral Home
Funeral Service: 10:30 am June 24, 2013 at St. Mary's Catholic Church
Parnell- Harold Joseph. Lehn was born December 30, 1935, in Holbrook, the son of Edward & Verona (Schell) Lehn. He graduated from Parnell High School. He served in the United States Army from 1954 - 1957. On April 11, 1959, he was united in marriage to Erlene Chrisman at St. Michael's Catholic Church in Holbrook. They lived and farmed in the Holbrook area. Harold was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church, Holbrook and St. Mary's Catholic Church, Williamsburg. He was a life long farmer and a NC+ seed salesman for many years. In his younger years he enjoyed participating in horse shows and tractor pulls. He enjoyed camping and music. He took pride in his vehicles and farm equipment, a man who even waxed his tractors. His home, yard, and the land he worked were always well kept and attended to. Harold died on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, at the age of 77 years. He is survived by his children: Deb (Bob) Thurman of Waterloo, Bob Lehn of Parnell, Julie Lehn of Phoenix, AZ and Amy Lehn of Williamsburg; 7 grandchildren: Nicholas Schropp, Jerry Thurman, Ashley Lehn, Leah Schropp, Ryan Thurman, Ethan Lehn and Cole Lehn; and 4 sisters: Norma Fischer of Tell City, IN, Marietta Dermody of Williamsburg, Dorothy Reader of Mt. Home, AK and Alice Tritle of Cedar Rapids. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Erlene in 2011; a granddaughter Christina Thurman; and 2 sisters Helen Petree and Viola Werner. Funeral Mass will be held 10:30 AM on Monday, June 24, 2013, at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Williamsburg. Fr. Joseph Roost will officiate. Burial will be in the St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery, Williamsburg. Visitation will be on Sunday from 3:00 to 6:00 at the Powell Funeral Home, Williamsburg, with a prayer service at 3:00 PM. A memorial fund has been established for the Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center. Messages and tributes may be left at www.powellfuneralhomes.com under obituaries.