Gary Lehr Obituary
We bid farewell to Gary Lehr of Orfordville, Wisconsin, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on February 26, 2025 at the age of 83. Gary touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Ernest Lehr and Ruth Lehr (Burgesser); and his siblings-in-law, Chet Newman, Brad Zimmerman, Jerry Swett, Hazel Diestelmeier (Marvin), Betty Traum (Melvin) and Jeanne Harris.
He is survived by: his wife Norma Swett; his children, Jeff, Brian (Sharon) and Kimberly Boegli (Wade); his grandchildren, Steven Lehr (Rachel), Jenna Magner (Tami), Brittany Garvin, Brandon Lehr, Mykenzie Ritschard (Dustin) and Haley Okpako (Josh); his sisters, Karen Zimmerman and Donna Newman; and his sister-in-law Jeanine Swett. He is also survived by 9 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Newcomer-Silverthorn Chapel (3008 S Coon Island Rd, Orfordville, WI 53576). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 8th 2025 at 1:30 PM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mercy Hospice.
