George Leroy Lehman
George Leroy Lehman, age 92, of Milford, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 18, 2023, at Goshen Hospital.
He was born on Feb. 23, 1931, the son of George W. and Christina (Kammer) Lehman, in Leesburg. He married Mary Jaqueline O’Gorman on Dec. 18, 1953, and they shared 54 years of marriage together prior to her passing in 2008.
George graduated from Leesburg High School in 1949 and enlisted in the Air Force in 1950. He served four years active duty and another eight years in the reserves. During his time in the Air Force, George served in the Korean Conflict and reached the rank of tech sergeant before being honorably discharged in 1962. As a civilian, he retired from Foremost Farms, worked for AMPI (Milk Processing) and drove a milk truck for Harold Kaiser. George also worked for Martin’s grocery store for over 10 years.
He was a member of the Milford American Legion and the Apostolic Christian Church in Milford. George enjoyed gardening and working outside. He was greatly loved and will be deeply missed.
He is survived by four daughters, LuAnn (Dale) Cox, of Plymouth, Jayne (Jim) Wolfe, of Nappanee, Robin (John LeCount) Lehman, of Syracuse, and Christina (Bill) Rogers, of New Paris; nine grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and a bother, Howard Lehman, of Fort Myers, Fla.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mary Jaqueline Lehman; and three sisters, Helen Roberts, Lorene Stookey and Edna Lehman.
A funeral service will be held in George’s honor at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, at the Apostolic Christian Church, 201 N. Higbee St., Milford, IN 46542. Pastor Randy Beer will officiate. Burial will follow at Milford Cemetery, where military honors will be rendered.
Family and friends will be received from 4-6 pm on Tuesday, March 21, at Mishler Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 461 W. 900N, Milford, IN 46767. There will also be an hour of visitation from 9-10 a.m. prior to the service on Wednesday at the church.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the church. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family online at www.mishlerfhcc.com.