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Obituary: Niles N. “Chip” Lehman, 72, Croghan
Published: May 15, 2023
By: Provided by Iseneker
Funeral Home
Niles N. “Chip”
Lehman
 CROGHAN-Niles N. “Chip” Lehman,
72, of Croghan passed away unexpectedly on May 12, 2023
at the Lewis County Health System surrounded by his family.
Calling hours
will be Wednesday, May 17th, from 10:00-11:00am followed by a
funeral service at 11:00am at Iseneker Funeral
Home, 5702 Waters Road, Lowville, NY with Pastor Bruce Roggie
officiating. Following the service,
burial will be at the Croghan Mennonite Church Cemetery, Kirschnerville Road, Croghan, and a luncheon at the
Croghan Mennonite Church.
He is survived by two daughters Heather
(Arthur) Carter and Heidi Lyndaker; four grandchildren; his longtime companion,
Darlene Eckerson, Croghan, his mother, Donna of Croghan; four
sisters, Cynthia Thomas, Croghan; Michele (Richard) Murto,
Goshen, IN; Tammi (Maurice) Warrington, Port St. Lucie, Fl; Kendra (Noel) Virkler, Croghan; one brother Wendell Lehman, Cold
Brook; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was
predeceased by his father, Nevin B. Lehman, and his son, Hans C. Lehman.
Niles was born
July 22, 1950 in Lowville, NY, the son of the late
Nevin B. Lehman; and Donna L. Lyndaker Lehman.
He graduated from Beaver River Central School in 1968 where he was active
in athletics and 4-H having raised and shown cattle at the Lewis County
Fair. Following graduation, he worked as a milk inspector until he
earned his commercial truck license. Over the years, he drove for his
uncle Garey Lyndaker,
Climax, Boise Cascade, ABF, Agway, Elmer Moser Trucking, Marshall Mooney,
and hauled milk and cream for Ken Parks. Niles operated Grunert’s Camp and Belfort Inn. He is remembered
for his excellent meal specials and his friendly hospitality to the many
who came through his establishment’s doors. At the time of his
passing, he was employed at Richard Meyer’s log yard.
Chip enjoyed the
outdoors, fishing and maple sugaring. He loved cooking, his hanging
plants, woodworking and taking care of his pets. Chip had a great sense of humor and loved
teasing people.
Memorial
donations, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Caring Friends of the
Community PO Box 712, Croghan, NY 13327.
Condolences may
be made online at www.isenekerfuneralhome.com.
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