Charles Lee Lehr, 83, of Murrells Inlet, SC, passed away peacefully at his home in the arms of his wife on Wednesday, May 31st 2023. He was born July 6, 1939 in Tripp, SD, son of the late Erwin Walter Lehr and Bertha Freida Jerke Lehr.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a brother, Arlo Lehr; two sisters, Letha Lieber & Marcy Jones; as well as his first wife, Vicki Brooten Lehr.
Survivors include his loving wife, Jorene Rushen Lehr of Murrells Inlet, SC; one son, Keith (Dale) Lehr of Charlotte, NC; one daughter Kris (Walt) Zimmer of Sugar Grove, IL; three grandchildren, Nick, Haley, Hayden; one step son, Eddie (Sissy) Helms of Monroe, NC; one step daughter, Lynn (Steven) Runnion of Banner Elk, NC; one sister, Shirley Dick of Minneapolis, MN; and grand dogs, Riley, Bart, Sophie, Murphy, and ZuZu.
Charles proudly served in the United States Army. He later graduated from Finlay College of Engineering in Kansas City.
Charles was a long serving member of the Hoffman Estates Park District Board in Hoffman Estates, IL. He was an artist who loved painting. He also enjoyed flying, refereeing for soccer, and singing in the church choir at Shepherd of the Sea, where he was very involved. He formerly was a member of Prince of Peace Lutheran Church as well as A Mighty Fortress Lutheran Church. Above all, he loved his family, friends and neighbors.
A celebration of Charles’ life with military honors will be held 2:00pm Friday, June 9, 2023 at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church, 2637 US-17 BUS, Murrells Inlet, SC 29576.
The family has requested that memorial donations be made in Charles’ name to Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church Food Pantry.
Condolences may be made at www.burroughsfh.com
Burroughs Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Murrells Inlet (843.651.1440) is in charge of arrangements.
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