Jan 24, 2021

Richard C. Lehman, 85, of Mars, formerly of Burgettstown and Upper St. Clair, passed away Tuesday evening, January 19, 2021, in Mercy Hospital, Pittsburgh.

Born in Appleton, Wis., May 22, 1935, he was a son of the late McDonald Griffith and Kathryn Simon Lehman.

Richard had been a pharmacist and later a sales manager for Eli Lilly Company, covering Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio.

He and his late wife, Shirley, moved across the United States, eventually settling on a beautiful farm in Burgettstown. As a farmer, he was a proud member and leader of the Washington County Farm Bureau and the Cattlemen’s Club, raising llamas and cows. He was a devote Catholic, attending church every Sunday with his wife, Shirley.

Richard prioritized his family over everything else. Every year, Richard would plan family vacations bringing his children and grandchildren together from different parts of the country. Holidays were always spent together on the farm enjoying good food, good conversations and stories, which were always full of laughter. His family was always at the forefront of his life. His family thanks God for all the wonderful memories and stories over the years.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, his high school sweetheart, Shirley M. Rehfeldt Lehman, who he married June 16, 1956, and who passed away on January 2, 2021; and by his brother, Robert Lehman.

Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Tucker (Joseph) of Florida and Becky Stewart (John) of Virginia; two sons, Joseph Lehman of Mars and Jeffrey Lehman of West Alexander; and his grandchildren, Jeni and Ellen Hipple, and Lori and Julia Lehman.

All services for Richard will be private at the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, 238 Crow Avenue, Mars. Burial will be in Holy Savior Cemetery, Richland Township.

Memorials and donations may be made to St. Kilian Church, 7076 Franklin Road, Cranberry Township, PA 16066.

To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.