Renee Lavonne Lehr

Renee was born on January 16, 1933 in Lincoln, to Herman and Maude (Kindler) Kruse.

On September 15, 1951 Renee married Leon Lehr in Lincoln, NE. They were married for almost 70 years at the time of Leon’s passing. Together they raised four sons.

Renee loved to have fun and enjoyed going to family activities and events. She was an avid gardener, a very devoted wife, mother, and grandmother and always had family as her top priority in life.

Renee is survived by Sister: Carole Kerrey, Lincoln; Children: Mike (Debbie) Lehr, Lincoln; Dave (Susie) Lehr, Lincoln; Rob Lehr, Pleasant Dale, NE; Dan (Sandy) Lehr, Waverly, NE; Grandchildren: Matt (Holly) Lehr, Jack Lehr, Jeremiah (Jaimee) Lehr, Jamie (Andy) Drake, Katie (Matt) Philippi, Brandon Lehr, Brett Lehr, Joshua (Theresa) Lehr; Great-Grandchildren: Peyton Lehr, Kaeden Lehr, Carly Drake, Raegan Lehr, Molly Drake, Amelia Lehr, Lenox Lehr, Wyatt Philippi.

Preceded in death by Husband; Parents; Brother: LaVerne Kruse; Sister: Corrine Starkel.

Preceded in death by Husband; Parents; Brother: Verne Kruse; Sister: Corrine Starkel.