John A Lehman, 79, born in Middlebury, IN, on May 18, 1943; he died on July 6, 2022 in his home surrounded by his family. He married Amanda Coblentz on May 19, 1964, and recently celebrated 58 years. They lived in Middlebury IN, Belle Center, OH, and Ringle WI.
Preceded in death: His parents Abe & Lydiann (Miller) Lehman, sister Esther (John) Chupp, brother Mervin Lehman. Survived by his wife Amanda, children: Nathan (Barbara) Lehman, James (Ida) Lehman, Marjorie, John Jr (Susan) Lehman, Titus, Dorothy, Marlin (Gina) Lehman, Kenneth (Megan) Lehman, Elmer (Lindsey) Lehman, Lydia (Shane) Holt, and 34 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Siblings: Elmer Lehman, sister-in-law Ellen Lehman, Mary Ellen Nisley, LaVern (Lydia Mae) Lehman, Lester Lehman, Polly Anna (LaVern) Miller.
John loved the Lord and made a commitment to follow Jesus for as long as he lived. He was a good husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He enjoyed farming, but to make ends meet he got a job at a parts plant for Honda. He also liked to travel.
Visitation was Sunday, July 10, at the Helke Funeral Home, Wausau, Wisconsin 54401. Funeral Services for John were Monday, July 11, at the DC Everest Middle School Auditorium, Weston, Wisconsin.
Burial will take place in Forestville Cemetery, Wisconsin. Pallbearers were Galen, Kevin, Javin, Micah, Bradyn and Carter Lehman and Jacob Holt.