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Erwin Lenneman

Portland, MI

July 17, 1916 - March 6, 2011

Erwin Lenneman Obituary

Portland Age 94, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2011. Erwin was born on July 17, 1916 in Westphalia the son of Joseph and Catherine (Schueller) Lenneman. He was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church in Portland, a charter member of the K of C Council #2890 in Westphalia, St. Joseph Society and the K of C #2168 in Portland. Erwin was a lifelong farmer and is retired from T.R.W after 22 years of service. He enjoyed going to Arizona during the winters and watching sporting events but especially loved his family and enjoyed his candy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna; 4 sisters and 4 brothers; daughters-in-law Elaine and Sharon Lenneman. Surviving are his children James (Betty) Lenneman of Texas, Robert (Patricia) Lenneman of Portland, Marie (Gary) Wight of Arizona, Donald Lenneman of Fenwick, Florian (Cynthia) Lenneman of DeWitt, Erwin (Michele) Lenneman of Corunna, and Ann (David) Denslow of California; 20 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; brother, Joseph (Julianne) Lenneman; sisters, Josetta Gasper and Bertha (William) Davarn; many nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 10, 2011 at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Rev. Larry King presiding. Rite of Committal will follow at Portland Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m., Tuesday and 2-4 and 7-9 p.m., Wednesday at the Schrauben-Lehman Funeral Homes, 210 E. Bridge St., Portland. The rosaries will be prayed at 8 p.m., Tuesday and 3 p.m.,Wednesday. A Scriptural Wake Service will be held at 8 p.m., Wednesday. Memorial contributions may be made to McLaren Hospice, Ionia Co. Commission on Aging or to the Fr. Flohe Foundation in memory of Erwin. Online condolences may be made to www.schraubenlehman.com.

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