Dawn Renee Lehman, age 51 of Nappanee, IN, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday afternoon February 4, 2026. Dawn was born on March 24, 1974 in Elkhart, IN to Uriah Jr and Judy (Stump) Mast. She was a 1992 NorthWood High School graduate and lived her entire life in the Nappanee area. Dawn worked for many years alongside her father, Junior, as the secretary at Market Street Auto in Nappanee and will be greatly missed at the family business. On August 10, 1996, Dawn married Roger Lehman in Nappanee. Together, Roger and Dawn were members of Branches Vineyard Church in Warsaw. Throughout their lives Roger and Dawn were involved in youth ministry and served together. At Branches Vineyard, Dawn was all things hospitality, serving on the prayer ministry team and sharing Jesus with joy and laughter. She had been a small group leader and was a “Mom to many”. She was active in inner healing ministry and had volunteered at Spa Ministries. Dawn enjoyed cooking and entertaining and often brought multiple dishes to church and family functions to share her love for cooking and gathering in fellowship. Her family will remember her radiant personality, the joy she brought and the gift she was, along with the heartfelt gifts she would often give. Above all, Dawn loved her Lord and loved her family. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She especially loved her granddaughter and cherished the time she spent with her. Dawn is survived by her husband of almost 30 years, Roger Lehman of Nappanee; 3 children: Kelsey (Glen) Farmwald, Brooklyn (Darrin) Miller, and Jacob Lehman, all of Nappanee; a granddaughter Mallory Farmwald, and two expected grandchildren in June; mother, Judy (John) Klotz of Nappanee, and father, Junior Mast of Nappanee; and a brother, Aaron (Michelle) Mast of Nappanee. Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2026 from 2-7 pm at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, IN and from 10-11 am on Monday, February 8, 2026 at Branches Vineyard Church (756 W Market St. Warsaw, IN 46580). A funeral service will begin at 11am also at the church with Pastor Amanda Clark officiating. Burial will follow services at South Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorial contributions in Dawn’s name can be given to Branches Vineyard Church.
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