Melvin H. Lehrman

Melvin, H. Lehrman, 96, of Fort Wayne passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 16, 2019. He was born on July 18, 1923 in Fort Wayne, a son of the late Oscar and Irma (Hattendorf) Lehrman. He graduated from Northside High School and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for General Telephone for 45 years. He was a long-time member of Plymouth Congregational Church, Fort Wayne Lions Club and the American Legion. Melvin volunteered for many organizations including the League for the Blind and the Embassy. Surviving family include his children, Mary Luyben, Cynthia Rudolph, David Lehrman, and Angela (Larry) White, eight grandchildren, Matthew Luyben, Joseph Luyben, Benjamin Gregory, Kimberly (Jeff) Walker, Inger (Dave) Johnson, Nicole Lehrman, Everett White, Shantel (Tyler) Bowen 14 great grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in passing by his wife, Peg A. (Johnson) Lehrman and infant daughter, Lisa Marie. Memorial service will be 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Plymouth Congregational Church, 501 West Berry St., Fort Wayne, Indiana (46802) with a gathering of family and friends to follow at the church. Memorials may be made to Plymouth Congregational Church. Klaehn, Fahl & Melton Funeral Home, Fort Wayne is handling the arrangements.