Heinz Oscar Lehs

Heinz O. Lehs, 90, of Oelwein, Iowa, died on Thursday evening, July 21, 2011 at Mercy Living Plus in Oelwein.

Funeral Service: 10:30 A.M. Monday, July 25, 2011 at Peace Lutheran Church at Oelwein with Rev. Michael Holmen officiating.
Visitation: 3:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Sunday at the Jamison-Schmitz Funeral Home, Oelwein and for one hour before the service at the church on Monday.
Internment: Floral Hills Memorial Gardens, rural Oelwein, Iowa.
Graveside Military Rites by the Oelwein American Legion Ross Reid Post #9.
A Memorial Fund has been established.
Online obituary at www.jamison-schmitzfuneralhome.com

Heinz Oscar Lehs was born on November 18, 1920 at Spekendorf, Germany, the son of Stanley & Anna Wilhelmina (Wessels) Lehs. Heinz was baptized in 1920 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Spekendorf by the Rev. Von Hoehne. Heinz moved to the United States in 1922 at the age of 2. He was confirmed March 21, 1937, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, Strawberry Point by the Rev. Jahr. His family farmed at rural Arlington and Maynard. Heinz was an Army veteran of W.W. II serving from October 7, 1942 to January 4, 1946 including service in the South Pacific. Heinz was united in marriage to Arlene Marie Koelling on March 4, 1951 at St. Peter Lutheran Church in Westgate by the Rev. Otto C. Schultz. Heinz and his family moved from rural Maynard to rural Fayette in February of 1956 where Heinz farmed, raised his six children and lived his American dream. He retired in 1980 and in September of 1991 Heinz and Arlene moved to Oelwein. He had formerly been a very active member of Grace Lutheran Church in Fayette. Heinz was currently a member of Peace Lutheran Church and the Oelwein American Legion Ross Reid Post #9. He served on the Maynard Coop Board of Directors from 1962 to 1980 and as board president from 1975 to 1980. Heinz had many interests including fishing, square dancing, playing cards and woodworking. He thoroughly enjoyed wintering in Texas and spending quality time with his family and friends.

Heinz is survived by his wife: Arlene Lehs of Oelwein;
5 Children: Brenda (Carl) Heth of Rolla, Missouri,
Marilyn (Ron) Venz of Charles City,
Thomas (Tina) Lehs of Fayette,
Dean (Cindy) Lehs of Clear Lake and
Julia Wilson (friend: Dave Gerner) of Guttenberg;
10 Grandchildren;
1 Step Grandson;
9 Great Grandchildren;
4 Step-Great Grandchildren;
Brother: John (Ruth) Lehs of Winthrop;
3 Sisters: Gerda (Rev. Al) Hock of Strawberry Point,
Wilma Keppler of Oelwein and
Mary Ann Knight of Oelwein;
Sister-In-Law: Lois Lehs of Fayette and
Many Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son: Jerry, 3 brothers: Paul, Martin & Randolph and a son-in-law: Tony Scheckel.