Robert E. Lehmann

 

Robert E. “Bob” Lehmann, 81, of Girard, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones.

Bob was born on Oct. 6, 1943, in Carlinville, the son of Albert J. and Anita M. (Schmidt) Lehmann.

He was a graduate of Girard High School, Class of 1961.

On June 29, 1963, he married Sue Johnson at New Hope Methodist Church. They shared many wonderful years together until her passing on Oct. 3, 1996. He found love again and married Betty Bristow Bridges on Aug. 28, 1999.

He was a lifelong farmer in the Girard and Carlinville area, and also a Pioneer Seed dealer, building strong relationships with fellow farmers and supporting local agriculture. Beyond his work in farming, he was deeply committed to serving his community. Bob dedicated 38 years to the MJM Electric Cooperative Board, where he also served as board president for many years. He was a valued member of the Wabash Valley Power Alliance Board for 20 years.  Additionally, he was a longtime member and president of the Girard School Board. His commitment to service left a lasting impact on the community he loved.

He found great joy in sharing his passion for farming, especially during combine rides with his grandson and weekly “Grandpa Date Night” with his granddaughter.

Bob also loved working on woodworking projects alongside his children and son-in-law.

He is survived by his wife, Betty Lehmann of Nilwood; daughter, Tresa (Ed) Cerven of Girard, IL; son, Scot (Michelle) Lehmann of Peoria; grandchildren, Brittney (Ben) Fredbloom, Kaitlyn (Aaron) Unsicker, Meghan Lehmann, and Lauren Lehmann; great-grandchildren, Wesley, Sutton, Harper, and Hadley; stepchildren, Cyndi (Kerry) Miller, Craig (Laura) Bridges, Curt Bridges, Chris (Kathy) Bridges; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Sue Johnson Lehmann; brother, Dale W. Lehmann; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Ann Lehmann and a nephew.

Visitation will be held on Friday, March 14, 2025, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Carlinville United Methodist Church.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at Carlinville United Methodist Church, officiated by Darrin Daugherty. Burial will follow at Mayfield Memorial Park Cemetery in Carlinville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Girard Fire and Rescue in Bob’s honor.

To share condolences or light a candle in Bob’s memory, please visit davisandersonfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are entrusted to Davis-Anderson Funeral Homes,  Girard.