Frances Ione Lehr
November 21, 1920 ~ December 9, 2015
Frances Ione Lehr, 95, of Lisbon died on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, at Jones Regional Medical Center, Anamosa. Graveside Service: 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the Lisbon Cemetery. A celebration of life will immediately follow at Gwen's Restaurant.
Survivors include her sons, Galen (Jan) and Paul (Karen); sister, Marion Louise Pike; brother-in-law, Bill (June) Lehr; seven grandchildren; and six great grandchildren.
Ione was born near Sutliff on November 21, 1920, the daughter of Emer and Frances (Reid) Slater. After she graduated high school, Ione went to business college in Davenport then work at the Rock Island Arsenal for a few years. She was married to Alvin Lehr for over 72 years. He died on September 25, 2015.
Together, Ione and Alvin farmed the Lehr family farm for many decades. She was dedicated to her family and leading a Christian life. Ione also enjoyed her time with the Linn Ladies. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sisters, Helen Puffer and Margaret Morningstar.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established.
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WE want to send our condolences to the family of Ione. We were sorry to hear of her passing. Our prayers are with you at this time of your loss.
Ken and Donna McConaughy
She lived a very full life and was blessed with a wonderful family and legacy. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Helen, Greg & Scott Smith
Galen, Jan, Paul and Karen,
I’m so sorry for your loss, of both of your parents so close together, but know they are happy once again being together. You never saw one with out the other. They had a wonderful long life together and you were blessed to have them that long.
Ione was always smiling and so soft spoken, I will never forget her and her loving ways.
My sympathy,
Annamae Baker
Oh my! Alvin and now Ione! Galen… I’m so sorry. The Lehrs were such important people in my life growing up in the Federated Church with my parents people that helped make The Federated Church such an impact on all of us. Ione and Alvin are now enjoying the rewards of their good lives on Earth. Praise the Lord he has two more saints in Heaven!