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Ray E. Lehman, 89, of Cedar Rapids, died Monday November 2, 2015. Services: 11:00 A.M. Thursday at Cedar Memorial Chapel of Memories by Associate Pastor Chris Watson of Faith Bible Church.  Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.  A visitation will be held today from 4-6 p.m. at Cedar Memorial Park Funeral Home.

Survivors include a son, Robert Ray Lehman of Bradenton, Florida, a daughter, Kathleen (Jerrold) Osborn of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, beloved friend, Eva Benson of Phoenix, Arizona, half siblings, Neva Folk of Virginia , Donna Samp, of  Illinois, Nancy (Dennis) Miller of Robins, Iowa, Linda Lehman of Florida, and Bill (Nancy) Lehman of Marion, Iowa, his grandchildren; Robert (Michelle) Van Horn, Scott (Tracy) Van Horn, Jessica (Sam) Kuster, Aaron Lehman, step grandchildren; Michael (Carrie) Osborn, Mathew Osborn, and 11 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Betty Lou and siblings, Robert Lehman, Alice Riess and a grandson, Michael Lehman.      

Raymond was born February 16, 1926 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of John and Marcella (Brejca) Lehman. He married Betty Lou Jones on December 7, 1947 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  Raymond was employed with Iowa Electric before retiring in late 80’s . He enjoyed trout fishing in Northern Iowa, traveling, golf and spending winters in Arizona. Raymond served in the Army during World War II and attended Faith Bible Church.