Gary L. Lehman

Gary Lee Lehman, a servant of God, peacefully passed away with his family by his side on May 12, 2024, at the age of 78, at the care of Aspirus Wausau Hospital. He was born July 4, 1945, in Athens, WI to Edmund and Rose (Romang) Lehman.

He was a graduate of Athens High School in 1963 where he met his wife Mary Lou (Calmes).  They married on January 2, 1965, at Wuertzburg Church in Athens.  Dad worked at Marathon Cheese for a few years, Marathon Electric in Wausau for 44 and a half years, and drove truck part-time for Fisher Trucking and Peter Trucking.

Gary’s love for God, his family, friends, the church, and the Packers/Brewers was evident.  He was an Elder for the Mill Church in Stratford and the Community Church in Edgar.  He played an integral part in helping both churches get started.

Gary loved spending time with his family, watching his grandchildren in numerous extracurricular activities, having campfires, watching the Packers and Brewers with his dog Champ, and playing cards with family every single day. His hobbies were cycling, camping, hunting, and snowmobiling.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou; sister, Diane (Ron) Aphelbeck; sister-in-law, Kitty Lehman; his four children, Larry (Tracey) Lehman, Alan (Kris) Lehman, Denice (Doug) Pilgrim, and Nathan (Gina) Lehman; along with 13 grandchildren, Marshall (Brook) Lehman, Shay (Michelle) Lehman, Reed (Cassie) Lehman, Blake (Miranda) Lehman, Cade Lehman, Callie Lehman, Dominique Lehman, Shontay (Travis) Firnstahl, Deirdra Pilgrim, Sondra Pilgrim, Deagon Pilgrim, Drayton Lehman, and Adalyn Lehman; and 13 great-grandchildren.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Edmund and Rose Lehman; sister, Shirley Rodman; and brother, Edward Lehman.

Dad very seldom ever got mad, except for when the officials screwed over the Packers and Brewers.

This world is a better place because of you, Dad. Love You.

A memorial service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 18, 2024 at The Mill Church, 213902 State Highway 97, Stratford, with Pastor Nick Bancuk officiating.  Visitation will begin at 9:00 a.m. until the time of service at the church.  Online condolences may be expressed at www.petersonkraemer.com.