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Richard M. “Dick” Lehman

Richard M. “Dick” Lehman, 98 of LaRue, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday February 23, 2024, at Delaware Court Health Care Center. Richard was born on December 2, 1925, in Canal Winchester, to the late Jacob and Bernice (McElroy) Lehman. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis (Corwin) Lehman on December 26, 2001, a brother Robert Lehman and a sister Mary Allen.

He is survived by his sons: Richard Keith Lehman of LaRue, Dan (Diane) Lehman of Richwood, Kevin (Dana) Lehman of Sunbury, Daryl (Kim) Lehman of Bull Shoals, Arkansas and a daughter Cheryl (Ron) Shaffer of Mt. Gilead. grandchildren: Nicole (Brian) Waeltz, Shawna (Travis) Church, Shelly (Jim) Robinson, Troy (Sarah) Lehman and Devin (Ra…

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