Services for Frederick F. Lehman Jr., 92, Lawrence, will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 17th, 2024 at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery, Lawrence, KS. Mr. Lehman died Sunday, February 11th, 2024 in Hospice care at Pioneer Ridge Care Facility. He was born November 7th, 1931, in Westphalia, KS, the son of Frederick F. and Ida Rahmier Lehman. He attended Coffey County rural school and graduated from the 8th grade in 1945. Fred served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was stationed in Europe. Mr. Lehman worked for The Daily Republican in Burlington, KS after serving in the military. He also played baseball for the local traveling team from Aliceville, KS. Fred spent 45 years at Allen Press in Lawrence, KS as a pressman and foreman, retiring in 2005. Fred was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church.
He married Jo Ann Williams on July 13th, 1952, in Aliceville, KS. Fred and Jo moved to Lawrence, KS in 1961. She preceded him in death in 2015. Other survivors include a son, Andy (wife Brandi), Kansas City; a daughter Michelle Thacker (husband Rodney), Hays, KS; a daughter Jessica Harris (husband Tom), Lawrence; a son, Christopher Umbernower, Lawrence; three sisters and five grandchildren. Fred and Jo opened their home to foster care for over twenty years providing shelter, care and love to dozens of children in need. Fred was blessed with 92 active years. He enjoyed his grandchildren, going to baseball games and estate sales. Fred was an avid follower of Jayhawk sports. He was the best dad, respected friend, loving husband and truly the nicest man you would ever meet. The family suggests memorials to the church, sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent at www.rumsey-yost.com.
I worked with Fred at Allen Press a lot of years ago. I was a typesetter, he was a pressman at the time. He was a great guy. May the Lord bless you and your family.
Condolences to Fred’s family, I first met Fred in 1965 at Allen Press when I first started working there, he was very nice and helpful, we did not work in same department, but back in the day the company was smaller and we had lots of contact. God Bless
I worked with Fred at Allen Press for 40 of his 45 years there. He was the nicest and I was proud to call him my friend. Prayers and sympathy to loved ones.
I met Fred and Jo Ann when I moved next door to them in 2010. They were immediately friendly and I would go over and set outside with Fred/Jo Ann and talk when I was outside. He was a wonderful neighbor. He lived life well. Sending my love and prayers to you all.
Andy and family, sorry to read about your father’s passing. What a great man. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. Drehaus he was always so proud of you.
Knowing Fred has been a real blessing. He is missed already. Bless the Lehman family.
Caring for and fostering others takes a special person. Blessings to the Lehman family. Sorry for your loss.
Mr Fred will be missed. Truly the nicest man with a contagious smile. I’m thankful he came into our lives and I had the opportunity to spend time with him.
Fred was my neighbor in Western Hilks and a co-worker at Allen Press. Never a finer gentleman, husband father and of course a printer. Rest in Peace
Michelle, Andy and Jessica, praying for God’s peace and comfort. Your dad was a wonderful man. He was and is admired by many.
Prayers to all. Fred was one of the best supervisors, coworker and friend. Rest in peace.
What a good neighbor……..
He always been very kind and always funny guy to me, always enjoy my interactions with him. He will be miss!
I’m so sorry to hear about Uncle Fred. He was such a kind and gentle man.