Lehrman, William V. (1896-1953)

Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Jul 16 p. 6

Birth date: 1896 May 13

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— W. V. Lehrman, 57, of the Goessel community passed away Saturday morning at the Bethesda hospital there. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the Tabor Mennonite church with the pastor, Rev. H. B. Schmidt, officiating. Mr. Lehrman is survived by his wife, the former Pauline Regier, a son Orie of Newton and daughter Neva Lou of the home; three brothers, Henry H. of Aberdeen, Idaho, John V. of Brook, Oregon, and Ted C. of Goessel; and three sisters, Mrs. George Schmidt, Mrs. Albert Schmidt, and Mrs. Albert Unruh, of Newton.

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Mennonite Weekly Review obituary: 1953 Sep 3 p. 9

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WILLIAM V. LEHRMAN

William V. Lehrman, son of Heinrich and Susanna Voth Lehrman, was born in Marion County, Kansas on May 13, 1896, and passed away July 11, 1953, at 8:28 a.m., reaching the age of 57 years, one month and 28 days.

He attended public school in Marion county and later entered the preparatory school at Goessel.

On May 11, 1916, he was baptized upon confession of his faith in Jesus Christ by Rev. P. H. Richert and became a member of the Tabor Mennonite church. In August 1930, when we moved to Idaho, he transferred his membership to the Mennonite church at Aberdeen, until 1935 when we moved back to Kansas, his membership was again transferred to the Tabor church of which he remained a faithful member until his death. He had a deep interest in the church, which he served in various ways. For many years he served as Sunday School teacher.

On Oct, 26, 1919, father was united in marriage to Pauline Regier by Rev. R. H. Richert. This union was blessed with one son and one daughter. He was a devoted husband and loving father, and very precious to him were his two grandchildren Kaye Irene and Verney Dean, who brought him much comfort and joy.

He loved his God and served Him faithfully to the best of his ability. Much time was spent reading the Bible, memorizing certain portions that were especially dear and comforting to him. Most precious to him was II Cor. 5:1, “For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with bands, eternal in the heavens.” This verse was constantly on his lips during his last days. Father has gone on to a better land, yet in spirit he lives with us. We will miss him sorely, but by treading the footprints he left behind, our life will be made easier. He had a longing to go home, and the Lord was very gracious to him by taking him without a struggle.

Father enjoyed good health until March of this year when he became sickly. His condition became worse until May 20, when he entered the Axtel Christian hospital for minor surgery. On June 3, he was dismissed from the hospital and slowly regained some of his strength, but it was again necessary to take him to the Bethesda hospital on July 8, where he passed away suddenly on July 11. Only too short were the 33 years, eight months and 15 days that we were privileged to share joys and sorrows, but what joy it will be to meet him again in heaven.

He leaves to mourn his passing his wife, Pauline; two children, Orie of Newton and Neva Lou of the home; one daughter-in-law, Evelyn Schmidt Lehrman; two grandchildren; three sisters, Louise, Mrs. G. Schmidt, and Anna, Mrs. Albert Schmidt, both of Newton, and Minnie, Mrs. Albert Unruh, of North Newton; three brothers, Henry H. of Aberdeen, Idaho; John V. of Brooks, Oregon, and Ted. C. of Goessel; five brothers-in-law; four sisters-in-law; many nephews, nieces and friends.

His parents, two sisters, and one brother preceded him in death.

— The Family.