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Patrick "Pat" T. Lehman

Memorial Mass for Patrick "Pat" T. Lehman, 66, Lawrence, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 19, 2015, at Corpus Christi Catholic Church. He passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015, at his home.

He was born November 4, 1948, in Goodland, KS, the son of James W. and Mary Guise Lehman. He grew up in Brewster, KS, where he graduated high school and went on to attend Fort Hays State.

He enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and was stationed in Juneau, AK. After his discharge, he returned to the family farm in Brewster. He moved to Lawrence in 1990, where he and his wife established a lobbying and corporate communications firm. At the time of his death, he was executive director of the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts and lobbyist for the Kansas State Association of Fire Chiefs.

He was a longtime member of the Lawrence Breakfast Cosmopolitan Club and the American Legion Post #363, Colby, KS.

He married Robin Ann Waddell on January 8, 1972, in Juneau, AK. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include two daughters, Lindsay Landis and husband, Jeff, and Regan Lehman Pillar and husband, Aaron, both of Lawrence; grandson Spencer Landis; granddaughter Evan Landis; three brothers, William "Bill" Lehman and wife, Jane, Manassas, VA; Charles Lehman, Charlotte, NC; Robert Lehman, Brewster, KS; two nieces, Jennifer Lehman, Kelly Schappert; and three nephews, Jonathan Lehman and wife, Kimberly, Andy Lehman, and Chris Lehman.

The family will receive friends following the service at the Castle Tea Room, 1307 Massachusetts St., Lawrence.

Memorial contributions may be made in his name to the Kansas Association of Conservation Districts Endowment Fund or the Lawrence Humane Society and may be sent in care of the mortuary.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com.

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Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Jan. 15, 2015.

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Jeffrey Tiberi

January 9, 2021

Sorry to read this news. Pat was a great person to work within the Conservation Districts family. He will be missed. Condolences to his family.

Sidney and Peggy LaMonica

June 7, 2015

Robin, we had researched your address for a possible visit to Kansas this summer and found Pat's notice. We are shocked and deeply saddened to read of his passing. Pat was a special person and very dear to our hearts. 47703 N Camino Del Sol, Gold Canyon, AZ 85118

Ray/Linda Crumbaker

February 5, 2015

ROBIN & FAMILY: When we saw the news in the Brewster newsletter, a flood of memories of Pat came to mind, all positive. We never saw Pat without being uplifted in some way. Our deepest condolences to you all in your loss.

Jane Keck

February 3, 2015

To Robin and family, Bill, Charlie and Robert, Ray gave me the sad news of Pat passing! Like Herman, sooo many wonderful memories of Pat and that great group of guys in out class! Pat was a leader in our class- and went on to use that skill and God given trait all his life it seems! He was a true leader and always listened to others in his leadership. What wonderful fun and hilarious memories I have of our class of guys with Pat right in the middle of it! Sad so many of them are gone now! Haven't seen Pat for many years but I'll not forget him!! Jane Keck

Clare Lindahl

January 21, 2015

Our deepest sympathy. Your family is in the thoughts and prayers of your Iowa conservation friends.
Conservation Districts of Iowa

Herman Dierks

January 19, 2015

To Robin and family, Robert, Charlie, and Bill, I am very sorry for your loss and was totally shocked by the news. He clearly went 20 years to soon. Pat was my best friend during those Brewster high school years growing up and I have many great memories of all the fun we had working and clowning around together. Pat was the best! With warm regards, Herman

Terry Humphrey

January 19, 2015

Robin, Lindsay, Regan & Family, I am sorry for your loss. Pat was a good colleague and his smile brightened the halls of the Capitol. Sending you my heartfelt condolences. Terry Humphrey

Joyce Washburn

January 17, 2015

Robin, Larry and I are so sad to hear of your loss. We have many happy memories of our times together. Pat was so much fun to be around and such a gentleman. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers.

Ken Peterson

January 17, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Pat's family. As others have said, Pat was a true gentleman. I always enjoyed chatting with him at the Statehouse. He will be missed.

Ken Peterson

January 17, 2015

My deepest sympathy to Pat's family. As others have said, he was a true gentleman. I always looked forward to chatting with him in the Statehouse. He will be missed.

Connie

January 16, 2015

"may the Perpetual Light shine upon Pat"
He was such a kind n gentle soul. God Bless his Family and Friends.
We will miss him.

Charlie Lehman

January 16, 2015

My Brother, Pat, was the best brother one could ever hope for. We spoke all the time together and I will truly miss him dearly. So many wonderful memories. He is missed.

Linda Urish

January 16, 2015

Lindsay, I am so sorry. Hugs to you & your family.

Stephen Griffeth

January 16, 2015

Pat was a kind and compassionate soul and will be greatly missed. Whenever he and I would talk, he was always supportive and empathetic.

John Strickler

January 16, 2015

My most sincere condolences. Pat was truly one of my favorite people. We worked together many years on the Board of KACEE and later on the Forest Service Advisory Council. Pat was a great friend. His dedication and commitment to conservation in Kansas will be greatly missed.

Bevin Law

January 16, 2015

Pat was a great guy to work with . He and Robin always kept us on the right track. We will miss him more than I can express right now! Robin,Lindsay and Regan, our sincere condolences from the KACD board.

Diana Hartog

January 16, 2015

Sorry for your loss. We will miss him in so many ways. He was a good leader for KACD.

Sheryl Stevenson

January 16, 2015

Sorry for your loss. Pat was a good person and was always kind and helpful. His presence will be missed at KACD meetings and convention. Prayers for the family and may God bless you during this time of sorrow. Pratt County Conservation District

Laura Cruz

January 16, 2015

Our thoughts and prayers be with you and your family for the loss of this caring man who represented Kansas' conservation districts with passion. He will truly be missed in many ways.

Labette County Conservation District

January 16, 2015

Pat was a true gentleman. We all will miss working with him. Our sincerely condolences. Sherri Martin and the Stevens County Conservation District.

January 15, 2015

So sorry to hear of the death of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Jan Stragier Kirchgraber

Mark Lehman

January 15, 2015

So sorry to hear about Pat. I enjoyed working with him on the KACD. Prayer for God's comfort for the entire family.
Mark & Debbie Lehman
Crawford County Soil Conservation District

Dawn & Dennis Buehler

January 15, 2015

Sending prayers to the family and wishing you strength in the coming days. Pat was a good and kind man. I enjoyed knowing him through KACD and will always remember his warm smile. Our best to his family.

Carolyn Quillin

January 15, 2015

I will miss working with him at the convention and capitol day. We are so sorry for your loss Love and prayers Dave and Carolyn Quillin

January 15, 2015

He will be truly missed in our conservation family.
Sincerely,
Gail Thornbrugh, Woodson County

Ron and Julie Hein

January 15, 2015

Robin, Julie and I offer our most sincere and heartfelt condolences on the loss of such a wonderful man. We will mist Pat around the Capitol. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 15, 2015

Robin and family, so sorry for you loss,Pat was a great person.

Jim DeHoff- Lawrence

Jeffrey Tiberi

January 15, 2015

Please accept our condolences. Pat was a great voice for Conservation Districts and sharing ideas. He will be missed by those of us in Montana who worked with him. Jeff Tiberi, staff, and the MACD Board of Directors

Kim` Christiansen

January 15, 2015

Pat was truly a gentleman, and I always enjoyed my chats with him. I pray that his family and friends will hold his wonderful spirit as we mourn his passing.

Cynthia Smith

January 15, 2015

I'm sad to learn that Pat passed away. When we were both lobbyists in the Capitol, he would be sure to let me and the other ladies know when "Fireman Day" was scheduled, so we could be sure to be there to admire them in the halls! I have been seeing him at Dillons since he retired, and always enjoyed catching up. I'm sad to know I won't see him there again, thinking of you.

PKVDDS

January 15, 2015

We were all deeply saddened to hear this news. Pat was such a wonderful and sweet person, and we really enjoyed getting to know him over the years in our dental practice. He will be missed. Our condolences. - Dr. Kent Peterson/Peterson, Krische and Van Horn DDS

Kaylee

January 15, 2015

Pat was a wonderful person. He will be missed! My condolences to the family.

January 15, 2015

Please accept my sympathy...Pat visited my office in the Capitol building many times and he will be missed. Barbara Bryans, Ass't Secretary to Senator Vicki Schmidt

Mary Ellen Conlee

January 15, 2015

A gentle man. He will be missed in Topeka.

Donna Meader

January 15, 2015

Robin, Lindsay, Regan & Family - May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Pat was a cheerful and kind man and will be dearly missed. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

January 15, 2015

Thoughts and prayers to the family....Joyce Tallman

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