Bruce Gilbert Lehnhoff, 89, of Perryton, died Oct. 17, 2021.
A private memorial service will be held at a later date. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of Boxwell Brothers Funeral Home of Perryton.
He was born Oct. 18, 1931 in Murray County, MN. He served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean Conflict. After his service, he attended airline school and moved to El Centro, CA to work for Bonanza Airlines. His career with the airlines spanned 25 years. Later he moved to San Diego, and after his retirement, he moved to Grangeville, ID. He later moved to Perryton.
He was preceded in death by one son, Curtis; his wife, Alice; his parents, Frank and Blanche Lehnhoff; and his siblings. He is survived by two
He is survived by two daughters, Shirley Howard of Perryton and Barbara Williams; one son, Gerald Lehnhoff; 11 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.
The family suggests memorials to one’s favorite charity.
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