Bob was raised in Wellsville and served with the U. S. Navy from 1948 to 1953, aboard the USS CVB Franklin D. Roosevelt. He did his dental training at Great Lakes, and moved on to Paris Island, SC, where he served as a Dental Technician. He was employed by Empire Gas Corporation from 1953 to 1966, and Dresser-Rand Corporation from 1966 until his retirement in June of 1992. He was a life member of the Dyke Street Engine Company #2, a life member of the Allegany County Historical Society, and a member of the Morrison Hayes American Legion Post 702. He was an avid bowler, and loved hunting, fishing, traveling to Florida, Black Lake, Virginia Beach, and spending time with his “very large” family.
He is survived by his wife Winnie, five daughters, Jacalyn Clemons of Olean, Susette (Dennis) Ordiway of Andover, Linda (Frank) Hammond, of Wellsville, Camille (Larry) Fuentes of Avon, and Amy (Tim) Fanton of Andover, two sons, Michael Lehman of Wellsville, and Timothy Lehman of Rochester, severalgrandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, as well as manynieces and nephews. He was predeceased in addition to his parents by a son, Stephen Lehman, and four brothers, William, Edward, Donald, and Terry Lehman, a sister, Nancy Kiefer, and a granddaughter, Elisha Clemons.
Friends are invited to call on Friday, April 14, 2023, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the J. W. Embser Sons Funeral Home Inc, 34 W. State Street in Wellsville. The funeral will follow visitation at 1:00 pm with Pastor William Sylor presiding. Burial with military honors will be in Woodlawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial donations to the Dyke Street Engine Company #2 or the Allegany County Historical Society. To leave online condolences, please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com.
I'm so sorry for your loss. Hugs.
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DeleteSo sorry Amy for your loss.
ReplyDeleteHe was a wonderful man and Uncle. Love you Uncle Bob, love Rick and Marge
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words . Love you guys
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ReplyDeleteI loved Uncle Bob!
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DeleteOh the best Uncle Bob in the world...the best laughs the sweetest and caring man..love you Uncle Bob!! Love, your great niece Dawn
ReplyDeleteThanks for your kind words Dawn . 🥰
DeleteTim and family, we are so sorry your loss. May your memories of your dad/husband bring you peace in the coming days. He is free of pain and at peace now.
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Thank you for you thoughtful comment. It means a lot.
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DeleteTim and family, we are so sorry for your loss. May your memories of your dad/husband bring you peace in the coming days.
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Sue…I will keep you in my prayers…condolences go out to you and the family…I always remember calling him Huey Luey…!!!
ReplyDeleteSue…sending prayers to you and the family…as a teenager I always called him Huey Luey…so glad you had many years of good memories that will stay with you forever…!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Sharon
DeleteCherish your memories. Always be there for each other; remembering, laughing and during tears. I will hold you all in my prayers. Laura (Eaton)
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura🥰
DeleteThank you Laura for the kind words. Many wonderful times growing up in the neighborhood together.
Deletesorry for your loss aunt Winnie and family. ❤️. We are thinking of you all. Love , LuAnn and family
ReplyDeleteThank you LuAnn. Love you too.
DeleteOur thoughts and prayers are with you all 🙏. He was a very loved man. Jim was remembering him playing baseball or mushball with the neighbor kids in the side yard when he was younger. A wonderful man . ♥️
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your memories of my father. We had some wonderful times growing up in our neighborhood.
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