1934
Galen
2020
Galen Lechler
February 20, 1934 — June 13, 2020
Diamondhead
Galen Evans “Smoke” “Pops” Lechler, 86, born February 20, 1934, passed away on June 13, 2020.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bertha Lechler, and his siblings: Weltha (Clarence) Kline, John (Edna) R. Lechler, William (Gloria) Lechler, Walter (Jean) Lechler, Harold Lechler, Helen Lechler, Dorothy (Samuel) Burley, Nancy (Don) Turner, all of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and dear family friend Mary Stiger of Diamondhead, Mississippi.
Smoke is survived by his beloved, loving, and adoring wife of 66 years, Barbara Ann “Pudge” Coleman Lechler, Diamondhead, Mississippi; his son, Terry Evans (Candace) Lechler, Moss Point, Mississippi; sister-in-law, Virginia Downey Hunter, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and a whole host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; adored best friends, Bill Stiger, John (Alisa) Cannon, Regina and Sarah Monica, and his daily coffee buddies from the Ship Store, Diamondhead, Mississippi.
He was known to many in his community and loved and looked forward to greeting every one of them any chance he had. He had a tremendous outlook and spirit and remained so until he departed this earth.
Donations in his memory may be made online to the American Cancer Society or Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
A Christian memorial service will be held at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln-Delisle Rd, Pass Christian, Mississippi, on Thursday, June 18, 2020, sharing memories at 10:00, and the service at 11:00 with Father Paddy Mockler officiating.
An online guestbook may be signed and condolences offered at www.riemannfamily.com
He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bertha Lechler, and his siblings: Weltha (Clarence) Kline, John (Edna) R. Lechler, William (Gloria) Lechler, Walter (Jean) Lechler, Harold Lechler, Helen Lechler, Dorothy (Samuel) Burley, Nancy (Don) Turner, all of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, and dear family friend Mary Stiger of Diamondhead, Mississippi.
Smoke is survived by his beloved, loving, and adoring wife of 66 years, Barbara Ann “Pudge” Coleman Lechler, Diamondhead, Mississippi; his son, Terry Evans (Candace) Lechler, Moss Point, Mississippi; sister-in-law, Virginia Downey Hunter, Williamsport, Pennsylvania; and a whole host of nieces, nephews, great nieces, and great nephews; adored best friends, Bill Stiger, John (Alisa) Cannon, Regina and Sarah Monica, and his daily coffee buddies from the Ship Store, Diamondhead, Mississippi.
He was known to many in his community and loved and looked forward to greeting every one of them any chance he had. He had a tremendous outlook and spirit and remained so until he departed this earth.
Donations in his memory may be made online to the American Cancer Society or Masonic Homes in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania.
A Christian memorial service will be held at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 9113 Kiln-Delisle Rd, Pass Christian, Mississippi, on Thursday, June 18, 2020, sharing memories at 10:00, and the service at 11:00 with Father Paddy Mockler officiating.
An online guestbook may be signed and condolences offered at www.riemannfamily.com
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Galen Lechler, please visit our flower store.
Service Schedule
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Public Visitation
Thursday, June 18, 2020
10:00 - 11:00 am (Central time)
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Delisle
Memorial Service
Thursday, June 18, 2020
Starts at 11:00 am (Central time)
Riemann Family Funeral Home, Delisle
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