Lewis Michael Lahman, 79, died of gun violence on February 11, 2023, in Crossville, Illinois. His wife, Mary Lou (Matz) Lahman, also died on the same day. A graveside memorial for both was held February 19, 2023, at White County Memorial Garden in Carmi, Illinois, with military rites from the Carmi VFW and American Legion and Masonic rites.

Lahman was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served seven years, reached the rank of Sergeant E4, and fought in Vietnam. After the service he worked as a traveling salesman and was described as compassionate, generous, community-minded, and close with local leaders. He was a 32nd-degree Mason and an animal lover whose dog, Biggie, survived him.

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