Anita B. Lehr

MADISON-Anita B. Lehr, passed away at the age of 87 at Agrace HospiceCare early Saturday, July 29, 2017, after suffering a stroke on Wednesday, July 19, 2017.  She was born to John and Iva Crawford on Aug. 6, 1929.  Anita married Marvin M. Lehr on Oct. 23, 1946.  She is survived by her daughter, Marcia A. Ripp (Eugene); daughter-in-law, Nancy Lehr (friend Rick Boyd); grandchildren, Kim and Chad Saeman; Brandon and Pernille Ripp, Robby and Amanda Lehr and Trisha and Craig Peterson; nine great-grandchildren, (one due in Sept.); sister-in-law, Marge and Bob Kleinsmith; and many nieces and nephews.  Anita was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Marvin; son, Robert; two sisters; three brothers; and three sisters-in law.  A memorial service will be held at GUNDERSON WEST FUNERAL & CREMATION CARE, 7435 University Ave., Middleton, at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.  Visitation will be held from 4 p.m. until the time of the service on Friday.  The family would like to thank all St. Mary’s Hospital staff on Neurology floor and also all staff who cared for mom at Agrace HospiceCare.  Mom, grandma or gramma, we loved you with all our hearts and thank you for all the good advice.  We will miss you.  Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com Gunderson West Funeral & Cremation Care7435 University Ave.        608-831-6761