Ronald Lehman

Ronald LeRoy Lehman, age 77, of Jefferson passed away suddenly at his home in Mesa, AZ, on March 7, 2022. 

 Ron was born on Nov. 14, 1944 to Harold and Maxine Lehman. He was later joined by a sister Carol and a brother Randy. Ron’s childhood was spent growing on the family farm where they raised livestock and grains. His enjoyment of farming lasted through his lifetime, completing his last harvest before heading to Arizona this past fall.

Ron joined the Army National Guard on Dec, 18, 1964, and was enrolled through Jan. 27, 1970.  During this time, he worked at Juhl Feed Store in Dana where he met his future bride, Patricia Burkett.

Ron and Pat were married on Dec. 4, 1965, and resided in rural Dana early on in their marriage, eventually moving to the family farm where he spent many years farming along side his father and brother. 

Ron enjoyed a variety of activities including fishing in Canada with his friends for over 30 years, farming with his family, spending time at coffee with his friends in Boxholm, and later in life, going to Arizona during the winter months to spend time with his special friends there.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Maxine Lehman and his brother-in-law, Kent Hanson.

Survivors include his wife, Pat Lehman of Jefferson; brother, Randy (Denise) Lehman of Paton; sister, Carol Hanson of Springfield, MO; brother-in-law, Bill Burkett of Jefferson; nieces and nephews: Nick and Lindy Lehman, Parker and Mason; Lisa and Adam Ebersole, Gabe and Makenna; Jowell and Lisa Hanson; Janell and Brian McIntyre, Zoe and Zachary; three special girls: Jannette Thrane, Jackie Moran, and Jodi Blair; other relatives and many friends. 

 Memorial service was held 10:30 a.m. March 26 at 209 Main. Interment was at Paton Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the family to be designated at a later time.

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