Lynn Kehm

LYNN B. KEHM Hiawatha Lynn B. Kehm, at the age of 94, was called to his eternal home on Feb. 9, 2017, from complications of Parkinson's disease. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor David Renfro presiding. Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial, with full military honors, will be in Linwood Cemetery following the service. Cedar Memorial Westside Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Lynn was born Dec. 2, 1922, in Compton, Ill., to Christian J. and Elsie V. (Thomassen) Kehm. The family moved to Cedar Rapids when Lynn was 5 years old, and he graduated from Roosevelt High School in June 1941. Lynn joined the Army in early 1943 and was attached to the 7th Infantry Division. He served his country proudly and was involved in the invasions of Leyte in the Philippines, as well as Okinawa, before returning home in 1946 after the war ended. He obtained the rank of master sergeant. He was able to make an Honor Flight to Washington, D.C., in 2011 with his son, Michael, before his health failed him.

Lynn was united in marriage to Dorothy Mae Sobers on May 30, 1948. He and Dorothy were blessed with four children, Karen (Lee) Schuldt of Delaware, Michael (Melissa) of Marion, Douglas (Lori) of Omaha and Julie (David) Laylin of Hiawatha. He adored his nine grandchildren, Kyle Schuldt, Andrea Nus, Katheryn Stewart, Colin, Clinton and Chloe Kehm and Andrew and Jordan Hare, along with Dylan Laylin, as well as his eight great-grandchildren and one on the way.

Lynn was employed for more than 40 years at Iowa Manufacturing, where he held several different positions. He also was very active in his church and served on numerous boards over the years, including two terms as deacon. He also served as president of the congregation in the early 1970s.

He will be remembered by his family and friends for his gentle and caring nature. His willingness to help anyone in need was only one of his remarkable attributes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, an infant brother and sister, his brother, Tom, sister-in-law, Jean Kehm, infant grandson, Kevin Schuldt, and daughter-in-law, Patricia Kehm.

The family request no flowers, but rather memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 1363 First Ave. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404.

As a family we wish to thank Dr. Richard Pope and staff, along with the entire staff at Hiawatha Care Center for such wonderful and loving care over the past four years.

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