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Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home - Brookston
Leo Noah Lehman( June 22, 1920 - January 13, 2012 )
Leo Noah Lehman, 91, of Lafayette, died at 7:15 a.m., Friday, January 13, 2012 at his residence. He was born June 22, 1920 in Dayton to the late Philip and Laura (Ulery) Lehman. He graduated from Dayton High School and went on to earn his Indiana teaching license at Central Normal College in Danville, IN. His marriage was to Alice Louise Ince on October 28, 1950. She preceded him in death on October 19, 2007. Throughout his life, Leo lived in Dayton, Lafayette, and Monterey. He was a teacher for 33 years. His first teaching experience was at Battle Ground High School where he served as the sponsor for the class of '49. He was an active participant in their class reunions since that time. He also taught at Monterey and Culver Junior/Senior High Schools.After retirement he served as a Pulaski County Township Trustee. Leo enjoyed being outdoors, especially when fishing and gardening, and playing cards with family and friends. Surviving is a son, L. Edward Lehman (wife: Laurie) of Indianapolis, a daughter, Pamela White (husband: George) with whom he made his home in Lafayette, a brother Wilbur Lehman (wife: Martha) of Lafayette, four grandchidren, Joe White (wife: Shasta) and Dan White, both of Lafayette, Jake and Alicia Yeary of Indianapolis, two great-grandchildren, Amelia and Braden White, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Wanda Bray. Friends may call from 5 p.m. until the time of the wake service at 7 p.m., Thursday, January 19, 2012 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston with Deacon Ed Cleary officiating. A Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception with Father Eric Underwood officiating.
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