Tribute & Message From The Family
Message From The Family
Thank you for your support during this difficult time.
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MSgt John E. Lein, 78, USAF Ret., longtime resident of North Charleston, SC, died September 12, 2017. His funeral service with military honors will be held in Arlington National Cemetery at a date to be announced. The family will receive friends Saturday, September 23, 2017 in the J. Henry Stuhr, Inc., Northwoods CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road from 3:00 until 4:00 pm.
John was born December 15, 1938 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, son of the late Matthew Charles Lein and the late Dorothy Ann Officer Lein. His Air Force career was in Air Weather Reconnaissance; he served during the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star and Air Medal. John was a forecaster for National Weather Service and AWRA member. He enjoyed traveling the world.
He is survived by his loving wife Ruth Ann; children Bobette, John, and Michele; grandson Jason (Brittney); great grandchildren Haylie, Kinsley and Camden; siblings Matthew (Mary) and Patricia (Lance) and many loving nieces, nephews, friends, and "Friday Nighters" (Janet, Earl, Aubrey and Harry).
Condolence & Memory Journal
So very sorry for your lost.
Posted by
Earl Pinckney - Goose Creek, SC - Friend October 10, 2017
My thoughts and prayers go out to the Lein family and Ruth Ann. I worked with both John and Ruth at the National Weather Service office in Charleston from 1994 - 1998.
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Robert Crapulli - Smithfield, RI September 30, 2017
Rest in peace John i will miss you!
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Harry Jordan - North Charleston, SC - Friend September 30, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Always remember... God Rides A Harley!
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John Leone - Purcellville, VA - Friend September 22, 2017
My deepest sympathy to Ruth Ann and all the Lein family on the loss of John. He will long be remembered for his smile, positive attitude and always wanting to voluntarily help keep the history of the USAF Air Weather and Air Weather Reconnaissance Services updated and to keep great camaraderie among its members. He was great to see at many reunions. Best wishes to his family and close friends for good health and strength to carry on.
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Kevin Lavin - Served in the Military together September 21, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during these difficult times.
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Sev Schreffler - Leesburg, VA - Friend September 21, 2017
So sorry for you loss.
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Kim Miller - Fairfax, VA - Friend September 20, 2017
Loving thoughts and prayers for michele and your family . I'm so sorry for the loss of your Dad. May you be comforted and feel God's peace as you go through this difficult season .
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Bonnie Andrews - Bristow, VA - Friend September 20, 2017
I only met John a few times. Each a good time getting together for a holiday or birthday. He was a good man and it's so good to have his three children and grandson among my friends. Homeward through the haze.
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Dan Deibel - Sierra Vista, AZ - Family Friend September 20, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Cathy Pfisterer - Herndon, VA - Family Friend September 20, 2017
Thinking of you at this most difficult time. You have my deepest condolences.
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Jenn Gilbert - Owings, MD - Family Friend September 19, 2017
I will always be your Daddies Girl.
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Michele McCormack - Centreville, VA - Daughter September 19, 2017
My Father, my rock. I will always be your Daddies Girl.
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Michele McCormack - Centreville, VA - Daughter September 19, 2017
Sincerest condolences to the family and to Johns friends. John will be dearly missed and know that he is in a new and wonderful place.
Posted by
Ken Felmly - Manassas, VA - Family Friend September 18, 2017
Life Stories
Aunt Ruth; I am sure your champion will be missed because he encouraged you to inhale life and excel at what you loved. John appeared to have loved life and he lived it to the last. He was always such a pleasant person when I called he would always laugh ( and it was as if I could sense his smile) and say hold on Reta I'll get Ruth. He enjoyed joyous occasions and one of the greatest was Kisha's wedding and being with the family.
Pat, John and Matt
Brothers. John and Matt
Niece
Soulmates
Kentucky Derby Day
Yellowstone,Grand Canyon,Mt Rushmore and beyond.
Wedding day - John and Ruthann
Member of crew - Air Force Hurricane Hunter
At Captain Munnerlyn and Lakishas wedding
Grands and Bobbie
Hatteras Days
Living each day to the fullest
Awww....such a handsome chap
John & "more" John
Watching sunrise - Jacksonville
Michele's Wedding
Glacier - Alaska
Legends - Myrtle Beach
Air Force Reunion - Dropsonders
Air Force Reunion
Tampa Downs
Freezing in Alaska
Hawaii
Cheers to a life lived to the fulllest. Each day was lived as a gift waiting to be opened.
Jack Matt and Pat
Me, Jack and Pat
Jack and Dad
Mom and Jack
September 22, 2017