Kendall Lehman

January 5, 1952 – January 24, 2023

 

 

 

 

 Kendall M. Lehman, 71, of Berne, Indiana passed away Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Adams Memorial Hospital. He was born on Saturday, January 5, 1952, in Decatur, Indiana to the late Wilbert William Lehman and Dorothy R. (Sprunger) Lehman. Kendall was united in marriage to Deborah L. Rusher on October 11, 1980, and she preceded him in death on November 3, 2016.

 

He was a faithful member of First Mennonite Church in Berne. He served on the Visitation Committee and the Jail Ministry. Kendall was a part of the church bowling league for over 50 years. He oversaw facility maintenance for First Mennonite Church and volunteered for numerous activities and ministries.

 

Kendall was mission-minded both locally and overseas and served where ever needed.  He enjoyed giving his time to others and was involved in the Swiss Heritage Village and was an avid Cub Scout Leader. In his spare time, he played shuffleboard.

Kendall was a devoted family man and deeply loved his children and grandchildren.

 

He is survived by his three sons, Joshua (Jill) Lehman of South East Asia, Andrew Lehman of Ossian, Indiana, and Benjamin Lehman of Berne, Indiana; two sisters, Lanae (Tim) Smith of Portland, Indiana, and Velma Lehman of Grants Pass, Oregon; two brothers, Alvin (Liz) Lehman of Berne, Indiana, and Phil (Marty) Lehman of Elkhart, Indiana; four Grandchildren, Elsie Lehman, Jovie Lehman, Maizie Lehman, and Anastasia Lehman. Kendall was preceded in death by two brothers, David Lehman and Jeffrey Lehman.

 

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at First Mennonite Church in Berne, Indiana with Pastor Jim Schwartz officiating. Burial will take place at Backesto-Springhill Cemetery in rural Berne, Indiana.

 

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, and one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

 

Preferred memorials are to Ethnos 360 (Josh & Jill’s Sending Organization) or Global Disciples.