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Thursday, June 19, 2025
Marcia Lehr
Age: 81
City: Lisbon
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Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Marcia Lehr
Marcia Lehr
Lisbon
Marcia Lehr, 81, of Lisbon, Iowa, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the Oldorf Hospice House in Hiawatha. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Marcia was born on October 16, 1943, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Marcia was the daughter of Emil and Frances (Kolek) Reyhons. She graduated from Mount Vernon High School in 1961 and later earned her certification from beauty school. On October 19, 1963, she married Robert “Bob” Lehr at the Federated Church in Lisbon. With that union, she traded city life for farm life, embracing the role of a farm wife and devoted mother. Alongside helping on the farm, Marcia also worked as an Environmental Aide at Hallmark Care Center in Mount Vernon.
Marcia was known for her strong work ethic and
love of the outdoors. She took great joy in gardening, caring for her yard, and planting flowers. She also enjoyed bowling, playing cards with friends, and gathering with her Hardees Coffee Club on Fridays.
She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Tami (Derek) Sanders; granddaughter, Alex Sanders; sister, Norma Abbott; sister-in-law, Susan Beres; extended family member, Melvin Stout; a niece; seven nephews; numerous friends and acquaintances; grand dogs, Wrigley Jo and Sage; and her very best friend for over 70 years, Annamae Baker.
Marcia was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Robert “Bob” Lehr; son, Gary Robert Lehr; sister-in-law, JoAnn Stout; brother, Roger (Lou Ann) Reyhons; brother-in-law, Tom Abbott; extended family members, Dennis Hampton and Mike Beres; and nephews, Kevin and Bobby Westfall.
Memorials may be made to the Dennis and Donna Oldorf Hospice House, Mount Vernon/Lisbon Ambulance, or a charity of your choice.
Please share your support and memories with Marcia’s family on her Tribute Wall at www.stewartbaxter.com under Obituaries.

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