Beatrice V. "Bea" Lehman

RACINE - Beatrice V. 'Bea' (nee: Jensen) Lehman, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 9, 2008, at Ridgewood Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Racine, born on May 15, 1924, the daughter of Anton and Petra Jensen. Bea was united in marriage to Robert W. Lehman on November 23, 1946, at St. Edwards Catholic Church. She was a 1942 graduate of Washington Park High School. A former member of St. John Nepomuk Catholic Church, Bea retired from Wisconsin Telephone Company after many years of service. She had been a Coach for her daughter's softball team and a Cub Scout Leader and Den Mother. Bea enjoyed crossword and jigsaw puzzles, soduku, and playing bingo. She also enjoyed knitting and sewing and especially spending time at her cottage in Door County. Surviving are her children, Jim Lehman, Mary (Lou) Freeman, all of Racine, Paul (Brenda) Lehman of Michigan, and Laura Lehman of Racine; grandchildren, Jeremy (Laura Marie) Lehman, Nicole (fiancé, Ryan) Lehman, Mark (Amanda) Lehman, Fred (Jenny) Dietel, Josh (Chrissy) Lehman, Leah (fiancé, Curtis) Freeman, and Sarah Freeman; six great-grandchildren, Emma, Jordan, Christopher, Samantha, Keli, and Jackie; and brother, Stanley (Elaine) Jensen of Racine. She is further survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many dear friends. Bea was preceded in death by her husband, Robert on March 19, 1984; parents; brother, Arnold Jensen; and a sister, Dorothea 'Dorothy' Dustir. Services will be held at St. Monica's Senior Citizen Home, 3920 North Green Bay Road, on Friday, September 12, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. Entombment will be at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Highway 32, at 1 p.m. on Friday. There will be a visitation at St. Monica's on Friday from 9 a.m. until time of service. In lieu of flowers, memorials to St. Monica's have been suggested. A special thank you to Sr. Irene, RN Marge, and the staff and residents at St. Monica's for their kindness and friendship through the years. STURINO FUNERAL HOME 3014 Northwestern Avenue 632-4479 www.sturinofuneralhome. com