Richard R. Lehman, age 75, of Nelsonville, Ohio, passed away February 17, 2021 at Fairfield Medical Center, Lancaster, Ohio.
Richard was born April 19, 1945 in Carbon Hill, Ohio to John and Wanda Lehman. He was a 1963 graduate of York High School; worked as a vocational teacher for the State of Ohio DRC, Rocky Boots in Nelsonville, and ACEnet in Athens; and served as Fire Chief at Ward Twp. Fire Department.
Surviving are his son, Ryan (Michelle) Lehman of Logan; grandchildren, Kaycee (Natasha) Mash-Lehman, Zachery Lehman of Logan, Taylor Lehman of Palmyra, Maine, and Keyli McKray-Lehman of Athens; siblings, Darrel Lehman of Nelsonville and Marjorie (Don) Lama of Logan; brothers-in-law, Von Godenschwager of Nelsonville, George (Jolene) Godenschwager of Carbon Hill, and Mike (Peggy) Freer of Nelsonville; several nieces and nephews; and life-long friends, Bob and Mary Ann Russell of Haydenville, and the entire Brunk family of Carbon Hill.
Richard was preceded in death along with his parents; his wife, Christine (Freer) Lehman; son, Andrew Lehman; and brothers, Clarence, Darl and Jerry Lehman.
Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M., Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the Warren-Brown Funeral Home, Nelsonville, Ohio with Pastor Jim Phillips officiating. Burial was in Greenlawn Cemetery, Nelsonville, Ohio.
Calling hours were observed from 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at the funeral home.
Mask and social distancing are required.