Bernard Dale Lehn, age 92 of North Platte passed away at his home Monday November 24, 2014.
Barney was born November 16, 1922 in Elba NE to Herman M. and Ida Mae Lehn. He attended school at District #9 and Big Springs High School, graduating with the class of 1940. He worked around that area until he went to the Army in 1943. After his discharge in 1945 he worked for several years at the Ovid Sugar Factory. On November 5, 1950 he married Vivian I. Parker from Brule, NE. To this union three children were born, Martin A., Verna M., and Deborah K.
Bernard is survived by his children, Martin Lehn, Verna (Roger) Vedder, and Deborah (Zane) Zalud all of North Platte; grandchildren Bo Lehn of Grand Island, Jason (Jennifer) Vedder of North Platte, Lisa Vedder-Smith of North Platte, Tami (Josh) Telitz of Brady, Zane “Mike” Lehn of Hershey, Zaven (Tara) Lehn of North Platte, Brittney (Donald) Bristol of North Platte, Alexis Lehn of North Platte and Olivia Lehn of North Platte; 21 great grandchildren; step sister Marge Bauer; as well as numerous other family members and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Vivian; grandson Jeffrey Lehn; great grandson Braxton Lehn; and sister Marge Wilbur.
Memorials are suggested to the 1st United Methodist Church, Hospice or in his name and online condolences may be shared at www.adamsswanson.com. Graveside services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday November 28, 2014 at Ft. McPherson National Cemetery with full military honors and Pastor Gary Smith officiating. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday November 26, 2014 at Adams and Swanson Funeral Home which is in charge of arrangements.