John von Lehe Obituary

I just found out about it a couple of days ago. My world is still rocked. John and I lived in the same neighborhood. I knew John through High School and up until he moved to South Carolina. I was at the wedding. He was one of my best friends. The things I read about John in the intro are amazing. He accomplished so much in so little time. So smart. I am proud to have been his friend. John had been to my house many times. One day he came over with his electric guitar and amp. He played Purple Haze and sang while I played the drums. I'll never forget that and I will never forget John Von Lehe.
I loved him dearly.

It has been over 11 years, but Dr. von Lehe was the most amazing and kind doctor to my twin boys and I. He is deeply missed- even after all these years. I will forever remember him- and keep his family in my thoughts and prayers.

My husband, William Swope, and I went to law school with John. He was a kind and honorable man. Our deepest sympathies to his family. You will be in our prayers.

My name is Jasmin Brooks. I served with Lt Col von Lehe in Afghanistan. I was such a great doctor, mand, and soldier. He definitely left an impression on me and taught me alot that I will never forget. My prayers are with the family.

Helen and I express our deepest regrets of Dr. Von Lehe passing. We were very surprised and saddened. He was a great Doctor and we will miss him.

Andrea,
I just found out about John today from Phyllis and Adrienne. I saw John in June as a patient. He was a wonderful doctor and always listened and cared about you. When I ask about you he always lit up. My heart aches for you and your children. Please let me know if I can do anything. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Love you

Dearest Andrea,
Words of thanksgiving of having known John ("Dr. John von") are redundant and inadequate. We all who knew him echo the same experiences in having known and loved him. He was indeed consistent with all who knew him. He was sincere in the truest definition of the word. It was an honor to have worked with him and to have been his patient. His compassion for his practice, nursing home, and hospice patients was a comfort to all. And when you were by his side, his face just shined with love and admiration. May you, your children, and the rest of his family find comfort in the honoring words of those who loved and respected him. May God give you peace.
Sara Williams, RN CHPN

Andrea,

My heart goes out to you and your family. You will be in my thoughts and prayers in the days and months ahead. Lance and I only met John once, but he made an impression on us, little did we know of his great accomplishments. My only regret is that we didn't get to know him better. God Bless,

Andrea, Chris, Charlie, Reagan, and Kinsey

John was such a great person and friend I selfishly will miss him greatly. So I can't imagine how much all of you miss him. Andrea I just wanted to let you know if there is any thing we can do for you please don't hesitate to ask, I would be glad to give back to my friend.

Andrea and family -

John was a man who loved life, his family and his career. It was my privilege to teach him and work alongside him during his residency training. He was a strong man and will truly be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

To Mrs. Von Lehe, children and family,

My heartfelt condolences go out to you all at this difficult time. I had the privilege of calling on Dr. Von Lehe for Novartis pharmaceuticals. He was so thoughtful, kind, and patient...it was obvious to all that he had a generous love of life and was truly dedicated to improving the quality of lives of the people around him. He often made comments about his family and beamed with pride when he spoke of you all. In the days to come, may you be comforted by the many lives that he touched....not many people can truly say they made a difference....Dr. Von Lehe made a difference for all those he touched. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

May God Bless you,

Andrea and family:
Andrea you were John's soulmate. Christopher, Charlie, Reagin and Kinsey, your Dad loved you more than life. My parents thought of John not only as a nephew, but as a son. We the Wilson girls thought of John as our cousin but also as the brother we never had. We shared many memorable moments together. John was an amazing young man.... a dedicated husband, father, friend and Doctor. His eyes always sparkled. His smile would brighten your day. His legacy lives on in you Andrea, Christopher, Charlie, Reagin and Kinsey. He will always be remembered for his kind soul, his kindred spirit and his love of life. We must remember to celebrate his life. He will be forever missed, but forever remembered.

My wife was his first patient and I soon followed. He quickly became our trusted friend and family Physician. We just found out about his passing this afternoon. We are so terribly sadened. We will always remember him. As written in the Post & Courier, we thought of him as a "Mans Man". Our prayers will be with John's family. God bless him and you.

Andrea and family,
I am so terribly sorry for your loss. John was always so supportive of the boys when I taught them in fifth grade at JBE. Please know that you are all in my prayers.

Von Lehe family,
My sincere condolences to you. I remember John's reliably cheerful, can-do attitude lifting those of us around him during medical school and residency. He will be missed by all that knew him.

Dr. Von Lee was our family doctor our children just loved him. He was a wonderful doctor and trusted friend. Our prayers are with your family
Mrs. Von Lee and the children at this time. I know this is hard for you to continue on. I do not go to funerals but I attend his today out of respect for a man who has touched the lives of so many in a postive way. He is with the Angels now, our condolences are with your family God Bless Lynda and Roger Altman, Mount Pleasant, SC

John was a phenomenal person, and had a huge impact on my life. We served as Lieutenants together in Germany in the mid-80s, and always talked about going to law school.

When I was serving in the 82d Airborne Division, John had started law school. He urged me to go to law school at Carolina, and really paved the way for me there.

John was always cheerful, upbeat, and frankly, silly. He was one of the greatest guys I've ever known. He was a superb Army officer -- tough without being crude, wise without being a know-it-all, and above all, a Soldier's Soldier -- caring for everyone.

John absolutely loved his family, and was man enough to not be ashamed to say so.

To me, John epitomized the best of America -- a dedicated servant to our Country and its People, an intellectually inquisitive man, and a true gentleman.

I can think of many, many great times together. I am rich beyond imagining for having known him, and poor beyond words for his loss.

Colonel Steve Spelman
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Andrea,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Mrs VonLehe, It was an honor to have known and worked with your husband LTC VonLehe in the SCARNG. He was a great physician and patriot. His presence and contributions will be missed by the soldiers he served. My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.

We were very sad to here of Dr von Lehe's death. Our prayers and condolences go out to the family.

I was so sorry to learn of Dr. von Lehe's passing. He was a kind and compassionate doctor. It was a privilege to have known him and to have had him for a physician. He had a humor that always made you smile. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and all who knew and loved him.

Please accept my sincere condolences for your loss of a fine man and physician. I was a patient of Dr. von Lehe's for the past several years. With
liver and kidney transplants under my belt, Dr. von Lehe was always there cheering me on and really caring. I too will miss him greatly. He was a true inspiration and a gentleman to all that knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Andrea and children,

We are very sad to learn of John's passing. My son Sean has fond memories of spending many a night at your house and always spoke highly of Charlie's dad. I met John during football season while coaching Charlie a few years ago. From the sidelines, I could tell John was very enthusiastic, positive and a self motivating guy who wants to see his children excel and be happy at whatever they do: what a great way to move through life. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

The Link Family

Andrea, I am so sorry. I have been praying often for all of you and will continue. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I love you!
Susan Seegers McCoy

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Andrea and children, I am very sorry to hear of the loss of Dr. Von Lehe. I was a pharmaceutical sales rep, and my husband a Citadel grad ('86) who both a the pleasure of knowing your husband and father. He was always very positive and a pleasure to call on and visit with. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you in your time of sorrow.

Melinda and I were sorry to hear of your lost. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the children. May God Bless You.

Andrea, You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. My heart aches for you. Dr.vonLehe was so wonderful to work for,I almost looked forward to going to work each a.m. I was blessed by being his office nurse for 5 years. His "lovin' life" attitude and sincere concern for others touched the lives of so many people. He was a wonderful doctor, husband, father, and friend. His love for his family was foremost.
He will be missed and remembered by many!

Dear Ms. Von Lehe and family,
I was sad to learn of the loss that you and your family have experienced through John's passing. I had the privilege to attend medical school with John. His abilities and talent touched many lives both during medical school and in his practice of medicine. He will truly be missed. You and your family will be in our prayers.

Chris, Stephanie, CJ, and Aiden Robinson

Von Lehe Family,
I simply wanted to extend my sincerest condolences on John's passing. I was a medical classmate of his at MUSC and I have always had the utmost respect for all that he accomplished during his life. His absence will certainly be felt by many. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wishing you strength,
Al Cohn

Dear Andrea,
I was so sad to hear of John's passing. I vividly remember John's strong love for you during your courtship. I will continue to keep you and your children in my prayers.

Andera, I know its so hard for you right now. I lost my best friend, my husband of 45 years, four years ago. We were friends with your mom and dad, but when you loose your best friend of all time, its hard. I'll have you and your children in my prayers. Martha Motte (Johnny)

Andrea, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I am so sorry for your loss.

I have never meet Dr Lehe, but both my grandparents were in his care. They spoke very highly of him. I want to thank the family for sharing an angel with us. Remember earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal.

Dear Mrs. Von Lehe,

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Dr. von Lehe. I had the privaledge of working with him at East Cooper Regional Medical Center for the past five years. He was a wonderful physician and an
amazing friend to his patients and the nurses who cared for them.
I will always remember that upon his greeting to us, on his early morning rounds "I'm lovin and living life", it was always a great way to end a night shift, with such a positive thought. He will be greatly missed. You and your family will be remembered in my prayers.
Sincerely,
Susan W. Gunnels,RN

My family has known John von Lehe since he was a middle school kid with a mop of curly hair. John was in and out of my home with my son, Steve Arrants and neighbor friends Rick Dale and Randy Chambers.
In high school, I worried about John being too thin as he was determined to keep his weight down to make the weight division in competition. I, jokingly, told him I was going to force feed him if he didn't plump up some. He'd smile that sweet smile and reassure me that he was fine and that as soon as wrestling season was over he would put a few pounds on. He did well in high school wrestling and made it to the state finals as I recall.
When John and his friends graduated from Gainesville High School they all went separate ways....different colleges, but always stayed in touch. There were great reunions when John came home and it was wonderful to see that great grin and catch up on the latest in his life.
When John married the lovely Andrea and went on to become an attorney and then a MD and a Dad to four great kids, I still kept up with him thru my son, Steve. His tours overseas were worrisome to all and we feared for his safety after hearing some of his stories about his experiences. We were all relieved when he said he wouldn't have to return and would be able to remain stateside with his family.
John was a loyal friend, husband, father, son, and brother. You could always count on John's word....and his grin could sway a mountain. John loved and was loved by all. We wish you peace with the angels, John...for you have to be one of them.
Our thoughts and best wishes are with you ,Andrea ,and your children and the rest of the family. Our family was honored to have know and loved
John von Lehe.

Dear Andrea, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Dr. von Lehe tried to hard to help my husband,who died 7 weeks ago, so I know what you are going through. May God bless and keep you during this time of sorrow.

Andrea, Iam so sorry to hear about John and regret that we have lost touch over the years. You and John's friendship has always meant a lot to me. I'll never forget all the good times we shared. I will be attending the final Commendation and Farewell in Walterboro. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children, Susan Johnson (Arrants) Gainesville, Fl.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Andrea, my hopes and prayers are with you. Dr. von Lehe meant so very much to me and my family. He impacted my life in ways he will never know. I will never forget him, he carries on in the hearts of so many of us. All we have to do is look and we will see him. Cyndie, John and Megan Wallace

Dr. Von Lehe was a wonderful man and an amazing Doctor. He gave so much to all of his patients. He will truly be missed by all. Our prayers go out to his family. The Bills Family(Mount Pleasant,SC)

Andrea- Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! Let me know if there's anything I can do- Bean Molony Bunch

A truly wonderful and compassionate man Dr. von Lehe was. My
family and I were so fortunate to have had him as our physician.
He will truly be missed by so many.
Fel and Frank Cesarini

To the von Lehe family,

The world has truly lost a great man. I read his obituary and I am struck by what a full life he led in just 48 short years. Dr von Lehe was my personal physician and while I was fortunate enough to only have to see him once or twice a year, I always enjoyed my interactions with him. He was so personable and down to earth. He gave so much to our community. May Gods love comfort your family in your time of grief.

I met Dr. von Lehe when he was at Trident. Later after I retired I moved to Mt. Pleasant and he remained my doctor. I can not tell you how much I will miss him. He was truly one of the most caring people I have ever known. God has a special place for him. My prayers are with your family.

To the von Lehe family, my condolences & prayers are with you during this difficult time. I've cut his hair many times, & he was so pleasant to be around & so friendly. I looked forward to seeing him come through the door & getting in my barber chair. I so enjoyed our conversation, especially discussing boating & the outdoors. It is amazing what he accomplished in such a short time. He will be truly missed!

Andrea, I came to Charlotte's shower with Will's mom,Vicki, You and your family have been on our prayer list since Pam informed us of John's condition. We will continue to hold you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. Many blessings & much peace. Cathy Eller

I'm so sorry to hear about this loss. Dr. Von Lehe was my doctor. He was always so thoughtful and kind. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. He will be missed.

Andrea,
We are very sad for you and your family. Please know that we are thinking of you and keeping you in our prayers.

John was my good friend for 22 years. He had more life and energy than anyone I have ever meet. The world lost a truly great person.

Andrea and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Our boys played soccer together years ago and I recall renting you your apartment when John was in Residency. He was truly a wonderful man! My condolences and prayers are with you and your family. May he rest with God for all of eternity.

To the Von Lehe Family,

My heartfelt condolences go out to you at this sad time. I had the privilege of calling on Dr. Von Lehe as a GSK sales representative for several months. In that short time I observed a man who not only had a great love for life but one who was dedicated to improving the lives of others. Be proud of the great legacy of light, joy and hope that he gave to so many. Your husband, you and your family are in my prayers today.

Kathleen Coppola
GlaxoSmithKline

Dr. Vonlehe was an amazing person and such a gift to this world....I know how much he loved his family and my heart goes out to all of you...may God watch over you and help you through this difficult time!
Cher

To the Von Lehe Family,

My heartfelt condolences go out to you at this sad time. I had the privilege of calling on Dr. Von Lehe as a GSK sales representative for several months. In that short time I observed a man who not only had a great love for life but one who was dedicated to improving the lives of others. Be proud of the great legacy of light, joy and hope that he gave to so many. Your husband, you and your family are in my prayers today.

Kathleen Coppola
GlaxoSmithKline

Our prayers are with the family and friends of this man who was loved by so many . . . Barbara in PA

Andrea, we were greatly saddened to learn of John's passing.He was truly a force of nature - so smart, warm, brave and honorable. His love of his family knew no bounds. Please know that you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mrs. Vonlehe,
I have worked at ECFP for about 2 years now! Although I worked in the Wingo Way office, it was always great to hear his voice and see his smiling face on occasion! He was such a nice, humble person! I just wanted to say that I am so sorry for your loss! You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

It was our great pleasure to know John and his lovely wife, Andrea, when we served together as Lieutenants in the 2/27th Field Artillery in Germany. John truly brightened the world with his humor and friendship (I remember that he was a great dancer too)! In his life, I believe John epitomized the call to "think globally, act locally." Thank you, John.

To the VonLehe family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you. Dr. VonLehe took such great care of our family. We admired his intelligence, professionalism, appreciated his recent military service, and care he offered to many others. May the memories and love you hold bring comfort for you all.

Becki, Greg, Ashley, and Kailea Bowman

Andrea, I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful friend to Eddie and he will be missed. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

God Bless him and his family and loved ones.

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

I filled in as a nurse for Dr. vonLehe on many occasions. He was always such a delight to be around. Such a positive attitude at all times. He would always say "life is great." My heart goes out to his wife Andrea and his precious children. You are all in my prayers. May the Lord bless you, carry you and sustain you all through this hard time.

Blessings
Cricket

Andrea and family,
I am away from Charleston...this is really hard to believe..I am so sorry for your loss. John was a fantastic guy! He and I were in medical school together, and his upbeat attitude was the best. I would see him (usually grab his shoulder, etc) and would say,"von Lehe", and he would alway echo back, "Char-leey".
I am really going to miss John...I am so sorry.

Mrs.Von Lehe,
While Dr.Von Lehe completed his residency at Trident, he became my Mom & Dad's doctor. Both of them cosidered him as one of the family. Dr. Von Lehe made house calls when my dad was too fragile to get to the office. He always made my mom feel even more beautiful than she was with his teasing. A visit from Dr. Von Lehe was a bright spot in their day. My siblings and I mourn with you. We pray that you will find peace in our Lord's mercy and love.

Andrea,
I am so very sorry. I have so many memories of times spent with you and John. It seems like it was yesterday that we were all at The Citadel together. These 25 years have gone by too quickly. It is not fair that such a loving couple and family should be without their mate and father. You and John are both awesome people and dear friends. Even though we all have traveled down the separate roads our lives have taken us, I feel that we all "grew up" together during a very special time of our lives. John has always been a great joy to be around. His great sense of humor always lead to a lot of laughs and funny stories either being made or told. His accomplishments in his professional life are a great inspiration and impressive example to anyone who knows or hears story. I will always love you, John, and your family.
Love,
Lisa Palmer

You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss talking to Dr Vonlehe. He was always so kind to everyone here. From all of us at Lowcountry Answering Service

Rest in peace Dr. John

Andrea, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.Dr. VonLehe was my husband's physician at Savannah Grace for a few weeks last April. I pray that God will comfort you and your family.

Gerry Putman, Greenwood,South Carolina

Both my wife and I were patients of Dr. VonLehe. I had seen him quite a few times over the last month and will miss his professionalism and sense of humor. He was an inspiration to everyone he came into contact with. His courage in serving his country was unmatched. I am sure he was a great father and husband as well. May God grant you and your family comfort during this time of grief.

The world is left a better place because of Dr. von Lehe. He became my family doctor when I moved to Mt. Pleasant in 2003 and is the best doctor I have ever had. He was very down to earth and showed a true concern for his patients. His accomplishments were second to none. He was the epitomy of a man's man!

My sincere condolences to the family and friends of Dr. John von Lehe for the loss of this great man.

I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I know how devoted he was to you, Andrea, as well as the family. I recollect him as being a great father and wonderful husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Marilyn Flack

I used to work with Dr. VonLehe at Savannah Grace...what an incredible physician. All of his patients loved his outgoing personality and he always had a smile on his face. He will be missed by so many.

There are so few words to describe how sorry I am for your loss. My life was honestly enriched from knowing your husband and friend. May God be with you in your time of need and may you know that heaven is truly a better place for having him there.

Andrea, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. We will miss him dearly. He came to the hospital the day after Abby was born for her check up. We are so saddened by this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Lisa Vellenoweth, Roper St. Francis Healthcare, Medical Staff Office

My personal connection with John was when my wife, Helen Martin Padgett, was a patient of his. He was kind enough that he called me one evening and told me that Helen had onty a short time to live. I will aways remember how kind he was. My family connection with him was this. My Grandmother lived across the street from his Grandfather, Chris vonLehe. For many years he had the highest grades of anyone graduating from MUSC, maybe until now. Chris brought me into this world over ninety years ago. I had a brother, vonLehe Crosby who was named after Dr. Chris. I went to school with Dr. Charles vonLehe, Johns Father.

Bless you and your Children, Andrea, and may our Father in Heaven help you with your Grief.

H G "Tubby" Crosby

John Von Lehe was one of the most principled human beings I have had the good fortune to know. I met him when he was doing his residency at Trident and decided then that he would be my famiy doctor..and so it was. He served his country with devotion and pride and showed an enormous amount of common sense in the face of adversity. I will always be grateful that he was in my life. May his family be at peace knowing he lived his life with exemplary grace and strength.
As an RN and patient, I will remain humbled by his works.

Andrea,
I have thought of you and your family often since hearing about John's illness. He was a great Dr. and person. He will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

Andrea,
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. While we did not know John personally, we did know him through you, Christopher and Charlie-such fine young men. We remember them as small boys when Rhonda and Jeff would babysit. Know that you and the children are in our thoughts and prayers. Thinking of you all.

My family is deeply saddened by the loss of Dr. von Lehe. He was our family doctor for almost 6 years. We all loved him and will miss him terribly. May God hold tight to you all as you grieve his passing.
In God's love and ours, Shawn and Donna Hewitt (Mt. Pleasant, SC)

There is one thing for sure as John pushes forward in his travel, he added to this world, he did not take away from it. His addition to this world is "He Will Live In Each Of Our Hearts". My biggest sorrow is, I only wish I had spent more time with He. Sincerely, Mark Judy

Andrea,
We love you and your family so much. We will be praying for you all in the days and weeks to come.

Our prayers are with you. Odyssey HealthCare Staff

Andrea, May God surround you and your family with his love during this difficult time.
Our thoughts and prayer are with you.
Michael and Cheryl-Finley McCrimmon
Mt. Pleasant, South Carolina

You all are in my thoughts and prayers as you go through the next days and months. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. John will be saddley missed by all who knew him and whose lives he touched through the years.

It was an honor and priveledge to work with Dr. VonLehe at Grace Hall and Hospice. He had a wonderful bedside manner and always treated everyone with such kindness and respect. He gave so much of himself in all he did. His time was too short but he accomplished so much. He has touched many and given us all a tremendous example to follow. I know I am a better person for having known him and worked with him. He loved his family and was so proud of them. He always had wonderul stories to share and had a twinkle in his eye when he talked about them
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Thank you for sharing him with so many people. May the love you shared bring you comfort.

Andrea, John touched so many lives with his incredible capacity to love, his faith, and humor. I pray that the memories will bring you, the children and the family comfort. My heart is with you all.

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Andrea and family;
I am so incredibly sorry for the loss of your husband, father, son. He was one of the most incredible people that I had ever met in my life. His patience, knowledge and compassion were inspiring. He led by example, sharing his strength of faith and love of family by his actions and with his interactions with people. He helped me to become a better clinician, a better person...I wish for you peace and comfort. I pray that the love of God, the love of your family and friends that surrounds you now will continue to sustain you...What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why he left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. And that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, God Bless all of you, and God Bless John, as he now is an Angel watching over you...

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

How very sad we are to loose our family doctor and friend. I just saw John a few weeks back, we talked about our children. He mentioned that he had arrived home recently to find his son cutting the grass. We have great kids, he responded. I wanted you to know this, what a wonderful person to have had in our lives.Our prayers are with you all.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Mrs.Vonlehe, my name is Mindy and I have worked with east cooper family practice since 2002 and I have to say I really cared for Dr.Vonlehe. He was a great man with a great since of humor.He always made us laugh.The funniest conversation we ever had was about those cowboy boots he use to wear, the ones with some kind of design on the tip of them.He will be greatly missed and I am so sorry for you and the kids. Mindy

Andrea, May your heart soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived. You and your children are in my thoughts and prayers.