Gretchen O. Lehman, 91, of Pandora, died at 7:50 pm March 8, 2013, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima. She was born Aug. 21, 1921, in Berne, Indiana, to the late B. Franklin and Nan Marie (Eckrote) Sprunger. On June 28, 1942 she married Richard B. Lehman and he died June 19, 1991.
Mrs. Lehman was a homemaker and had also worked as a cook at Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora. She was a member of the Pandora Missionary Church, the International Missionary Women, and was a charter member of Asi-No-Mas Club. She volunteered at Et Cetera Shop, Bluffton, and Hilty Memorial Home.
She enjoyed reading, playing dominoes and attending Pandora-Gilboa sporting events where she was recognized as one of the "Golden Girls." She graduated from Berne High School.
Survivors include two sons Tony (Connie) Lehman of Ottawa, Thomas (Barbara) Lehman of Urbana; three daughters Nancy (John) Turner of Continental, Jennifer (Bill) Davis of Stow, Becky McClelland of Bluffton; 15 grandchildren; 27 great grandchildren; and three great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by four brothers Donald Sprunger, Roger Sprunger, Deryll Sprunger, J. B. Sprunger and a sister, Delores Habegger.
Services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Pandora Missionary Church. Pastor Sam Ochstein officiating. Burial will be in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Pandora. Friends and family may call Tuesday from 2-8 pm at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton and one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hilty Memorial Home, Pandora Missionary Church or to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com
