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George H. Lenning Click for Condolences      Printable Version 1926 - 2008 George H. Lenning (1926-2008) George H. Lenning passed away quietly at home Saturday, March 29, 2008. He was born April 26, 1926, in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of the late George and Mildred Wade Lenning. He also was preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Mamie B. Meade, and a sister-in-law, Wilma Bartle. He graduated from Fairmont High School in Dayton, Ohio, attended Dartmouth College and graduated from Brown University. Mr. Lenning proudly served in the U.S. Navy in World War II and the Korean conflict as an executive officer aboard several minesweepers. After WWII, he joined Frigidare Corp. in Dayton in the engineering department before returning to military service in the early 1950s. In 1953, he moved to Ashland and acquired a Frigidaire dealership which he operated successfully as The George Lenning Co. for nearly two decades. Thereafter, Mr. Lenning had a successful career in the heating and refrigeration industry with several well-known national companies. He retired and returned to Ashland in the mid-1980s with his devoted wife, Faye (Bartle) Lenning. They cherished their large family and traveled extensively both in the United States and abroad, and especially enjoyed their many riverboat cruises. Mr. Lenning is survived by his loving wife, Faye, and seven children: Eric (Lynn) Lenning of Cincinnati, Kristan Lenning of Lexington, Mark Lenning of Huntington, LIsa ODell of Cincinnati, Anita (Edsel Jr.) Fitzpatrick of Ashland, Barbara (Robert) Niesel of Cincinnati, and Marsha (Gordon) Farmer of Ashland; 11 grandchildren, Brad (Patty) Lenning, Blaire (Drew) Schlosser, Megan ODell, Corbin (Brynn) Fitzpatrick, Aaron (Vicky) Fitzpatrick, Rebekah (Ray) Williams, Jacob Daniels, Cody Daniels, Nicole Niesel, Jennifer (Joe) Templin and Rob (Jennifer) Neisel. Mr. Lenning also leaves 10 great-grandchildren, Jaden Schlosser, Parker WIlliams, Carter Williams, Kata Crizer, Harlea Fitzpatrick, Cavin Fitzpatrick, Conner Templin, Owen Templin, Jordan Niesel, Gracie Niesel and Izzy Lenning, due to arrive in May. Also surviving is his sister, Dorothy (Paul) Keye, nephews Paul Jr. and William Keye and a brother-in-law, Charles Bartle. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. today and after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at Steen Funeral Home-Ashland Chapel. Funeral services will be at 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home by the Rev. Michael Pennington. Burial will be in Bellefonte Memorial Gardens. Expressions of sympathy may be made to Community Hospice, 1538 Central Ave., Ashland, KY, 41101 or the Puppet Ministry of South Ashland United Methodist Church, 2203 29th St., Ashland, KY, 41101. Military services will be conducted by the American Legion Kenova Post 93. Online condolences may be sent to the family at steenfuneralhomes.com.

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There are currently 4 condolences.

Sen. Walter Blevins Monday March 31, 2008 at 5:42 PM

My deepest sympathies to the family and friends. May God bless.

Doug Crawford Monday March 31, 2008 at 12:03 PM

Sorry to hear of your loss. Seeing the obituary brought back a flood of memories I hadn't thought about for many years. I was remembering when you all kept your horse at our farm back in the 50's. I remember soft summer days with Kris (whom I had a small crush on) and Eric and my brother Bruce riding while the parents sat out in the back yard in big white Aderondack chairs, drinking iced tea and talking. One strong memory (remember I was only 3 or 4 at the time) was when we were visiting you at your house on 29th street, and us kids were in Eric's bedroom (I think) playing. It got rowdier and rowdier, and I was up on the top bunk trying to blow a bugle when someone hit the end of it with a pillow. It skinned the roof of my mouth , and I was gushing blood. Of course it got real quiet, and the parents all freaked out, but it was minor and healedd on it's own. Sure was exciting for a few minutes, though. I'm sure you will miss George, but You have a lifetime of memories, and I'm fortunate to share a small slice of them. Best Wishes for the future Doug

Debbie Lewis Monday March 31, 2008 at 11:04 AM

Lisa, I was very sorry to hear about your father. My deepest condolences to you and your family. Even though I never met him, I felt like I knew him because of taxes. Take care and email me. Debbie

Susan Randolph (Marsha's "younger" twin sister) Monday March 31, 2008 at 9:10 AM

Faye and family, I had the privilege of caring for George a couple of times over the past 5 years on the Rehab unit at KDMC.He was an amazing man and I loved to sit and chat with him.He was a man who loved his family and was very devoted to them.I count it an honor to have known George.My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.God bless each one of you.

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