In Memory

Richard Paul Lehwald - Class Of 1946

Richard P. Lehwald Sr. 79, of Cridersville, formerly of Wapakoneta, died July 14, 2007, at St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima.

He was born June 22, 1928, in Olney, Ill., the son of Lily (Walker) and Herman A. Lehwald, who preceded him in death. On Oct. 26, 1952, he married Patricia M. Withrow, who preceded him in death July 11, 1994.

Mr. Lehwald is survived by four children, Lynn A. (Doug) Miller of Lima, Richard P. (Roz) Lehwald Jr. of Cridersville, Nancy E. (Ron) Edwards, Sattler of Texas, John A. (Michele) Lehwald of Spring, Texas; seven grandchildren, Tammy Slechter, Raynie Escobedo, Richard P. Lehwald III, Angela Jones, Chance Lehwald, Reese Lehwald and Faith Lehwald; nine great grandchildren; and two sisters, Helen R. Davis of Boardman and Dorothea Thompson of Jewitt.

Mr. Lehwald retired as Manager of Service America in Lima. He served with the U.S. Army in Korea. He enjoyed traveling and camping with his wife and spending time with his children and grandchildren.
Funeral services at the Long and Folk Chapel, 13 South Blackhoof St., Wapakoneta. Burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Lima.