Gary Frank Lechman

1940 - 2015

Gary Frank Lechman
01/09/1940 - 07/13/2015

Gary, a longtime Roseville resident died unexpectedly on July 13, 2015. Gary was an athlete, scholar, father and friend. He was a Roseville High School graduate and shortly after graduation joined the Navy. Upon return, he attended Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. where he ruled the basketball court. Gary was the first player ever named first team all-conference three times and he became the first Gonzaga player ever chosen Academic All-American.
After college, he created a career as a probation officer, and for more than 30 years worked for Placer County. While working, he also earned his Master's degree in psychology. Gary enjoyed his time in the Roseville Lions Club, hunting, fishing, and has many friends through local basketball and softball leagues, in addition to his friends from college.
After retirement, Gary spent much of his time working and living near Donner and Lake Tahoe, where he then had time to fish often. He worked part-time driving a bus, shuttling skiers in the winter and rafters in the summer. After moving back to Roseville, he lived a quiet life in Sun City.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Ruth Lechman and his son, Gregory Frank Lechman. He leaves behind his children Craig Lechman & Dawn Barsotti (Rick) ,his granddaughter Riley, his sisters Carolyn Stigar & Peggy Lechman, and half brother Eddie Frank.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Men's Basketball Enhancement Fund or Women's Basketball Enhancement Fund at Gonzaga University, 502 E. Boone Ave., Spokane, Wash. 99258-0098
A celebration of life is being held August 20, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, Calif., 95661. To honor Gary's love for Gonzaga University, please wear Gonzaga colors: blue, red & grey.
Go Bulldogs!