Richard C. Lehman
Richard C. Lehman, 85, of Mars, formerly of Burgettstown and St. Clair, passed away on Tuesday evening, Jan. 19, 2021, at UPMC Mercy Hospital in Pittsburgh.
Born May 22, 1935, in Appleton, Wis., he was the son of the late McDonald Griffith and Kathryn Simon Lehman.
Richard had been a pharmacist, and later a sales manager for Eli Lilly and Co., covering Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.
He and his late wife, Shirley moved across the United States, eventually settling on a beautiful farm in Burgettstown. As a farmer, he was a proud member and leader of the Washington County Farm Bureau and the Cattlemen's Club, raising llamas and cows. He was a devout Catholic, attending church every Sunday with his wife, Shirley.
Richard prioritized his family over everything else. Every year, Richard would plan family vacations, bringing his children and grandchildren together from different parts of the country. Holidays were always spent together on the farm, enjoying good food, good conversations and stories, which were always full of laughter. His family was always at the forefront of his life. His family thanks God for all of the wonderful memories and stories over the years.
Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Tucker (Joseph) of Florida, and Becky Stewart (John) of Virginia; two sons, Joseph Lehman of Mars, and Jeffrey Lehman of West Alexander, Pa.; and his grandchildren, Jeni and Ellen Hipple, and Lori and Julia Lehman.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, his high school sweetheart, Shirley M. Rehfeldt Lehman, whom he married on June 16, 1956, and who passed away on Jan. 2, 2021; and his brother, Robert Lehman.
LEHMAN — All services for Richard C. Lehman, who died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, will be held privately at McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crowe Ave., Mars.Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery, Richland Township.Memorials and donations may be made to St. Kilian Church, 7076 Franklin Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066.Condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.
