Rev. Paul Lehmann
Paul Lehmann was born on January 26, 1931 in Trinidad, Washington. On July 26, 1952 he married Nola Faith (Wilting) Lehmann in Cleveland, Ohio. In 1955 he graduated from Nyack Missionary College (now Nyack College) and began ministry as a Christian and Missionary Alliance Church ordained minister.
Paul and Nola served in CMA churches in Salt Lake City, Utah; Cutler, California; Frazeysburg, Ohio; Danville, Indiana; Anderson, Indiana; Tucson, Arizona; and Bernie, Missouri. At Town and Country Manor in Santa Ana, California Paul was the chaplain for seven years. Paul and Nola served as managers at the Alliance Guest House in Jerusalem from 1994-1995. Paul died in Huntley, Illinois on April 24, 2020 of complications from melanoma.
In retirement Paul continued to serve the Lord by leading services in retirement centers and nursing homes, leading Bible studies and through Crossroads Prison Ministries. Paul’s final years were spent peacefully at his home, Eastgate Manor, in Algonquin, Illinois. Laughter, enthusiastically watching sports, gardening and dramatically recounting sermons he enjoyed were all highlights of Paul’s life. He recently reminded his family that in his Biblical studies he was blessed to know that Revelation shows heaven is a “prepared place for a prepared people.”
Paul was predeceased by his wife of 54 years, Nola, his parents, Herman Jakob and Katharina (Biehn) Lehmann and brother, Hugo Erick Lehmann. Paul is survived by his children: Nola Louise (Michael) Hinton, Elizabeth Ruth (Richard) Phelps, Stephen Paul Lehmann and Mary Katherine (Jeffrey) Peace. Grandchildren: Elizabeth Marie (Eric) Chamber (2 great-grandchildren), Rev. John Michael (Maribeth) Hinton (3 great-grandchildren), Paul Owen (Ashley) Phelps M.D. (1 great-grandchild due in June 2020), Julie Lacy (Michael) Hostetler (3 great-grandchildren), Steph Anna (Larry) Hafford (1 great-grandchild), Levi Anson (Victoria) Phelps, Marlaina Faith (Richard) Reeves (4 great-grandchildren), Stephen Matthew Lehmann, Cassandra Michelle Lehmann, Robert Nolan (Laura) Peace, Nathan Jeffrey Peace. Paul is also survived by siblings: Otto Lehmann, Martha Mary (William) Heisel, and Gertrude “Trudy” Betty (Warren) Hogg. In addition Paul is survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Burial is at Smithfield Cemetery in North Richland Hills, Texas. A memorial service will be held at a later date.