Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
FUNERAL HOME
Brian Lenhard Obituary
AGE: 44 • Wilmington
Brian G. Lenhard, 44, of Wilmington, DE, died suddenly on March 13, 2014. Husband of Melissa Dodds Lenhard, father of Nicholas and Caroline. Also survived by his parents Walter and Susan Lenhard of Villanova, PA, his brother Walter, and nieces Kate and Abby. Brian graduated from the Episcopal Academy ('87) and Wesleyan University ('91). While working at Continental Life Insurance Company, he earned his MBA from Villanova University ('98). A gifted computer programmer, he founded Grayson Consulting and Lightning Bolt Software. Brian then transitioned from computer code to legal code, graduating from the University of Pennsylvania Law School ('04). He clerked for the Honorable Vice Chancellor Stephen P. Lamb in the Delaware Court of Chancery before becoming a commercial litigator at Skadden, Arps in Wilmington. Brian was an avid proponent of the underprivileged and under-represented; he spent time on pro bono matters, helped with adoption services and children's literacy programs. He served as General Counsel of Lightning Bolt Software, and he and his wife were two of the founders of LenhardClark Legal Services. Brian was a devoted father: building Legos, playing football, making crafts, painting toenails, and building snow forts. He loved to play with his dogs and was appreciated for his great pancakes and black & white milkshakes. Brian enjoyed reading, traveling and playing chess, and was enthusiastic about hiking, camping, skiing and sailing.
A Memorial Celebration will be held on Saturday, April 5th at the University & Whist Club, 805 North Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19806. Friends and family are invited to stop by between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Delaware Humane Association, 701 A Street, Wilmington, DE 19801, Attn: Layne Ross or to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc., 26345 Network Place, Chicago, IL 60673-1263.
McCONAGHY F.H.,
Ardmore
www.mcconaghyfuneral home.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Brian Lenhard
Randall Cook
January 26, 2025
I still miss Brian. He was a good friend, and his passing is a hard loss even to this day.
His friend
February 15, 2023
I'm so sorry for your loss. He was an amazing man. <3
Cameron Gearen
July 29, 2014
I was a classmate at Wesleyan. So very sorry, Melissa. I just heard. Although we were not in touch, I remember Brian fondly.
Natalie and Dennis Knitowski
April 16, 2014
Melissa and family, So sorry for your loss.
Please know you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Carol and Jack Barclay
April 11, 2014
Continuing to hold up Brian, Melissa , and everyone of the Lenhard family in prayer .
Michael Abruzzo
April 10, 2014
Melissa,
I don't have words for how sorry I am for your loss. Please know my heart goes out to you and your children. From an old friend, I'm truly sorry.
SYBIL GIBBONS
April 3, 2014
MELISSA, THINKING OF YOU, NICHOLAS AND CAROLINE. SENDING LOVE YOUR WAY.
Josh
April 3, 2014
Melissa, Caroline and Nicholas (and extended family),
I can't tell you how sorry I am for your loss. I know it has taken and will continue to take tremendous strength to get through this. I'm wishing you all that strength and more. Don't be afraid to lean on your family, friends and colleagues. We are here to help however we can.
Ed Friedman
April 3, 2014
My prayers with the Lenhard family.
Dana Seiders
April 1, 2014
Melissa and family, I was so sorry to hear this news. I will never forget all the fun we had white-water rafting that time in the Poconos...with sincerest condolences.
Linda and Robert Lenhard
March 30, 2014
Linda and I learned this day about your family's loss. Our prayers are for all of Brian's family. We know that Brian is in our Lord's loving hands. May this help to comfort you in your time of grief.
Lisa Genoni
March 30, 2014
Melissa, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your children at this time.
Ilicia Strasser
March 30, 2014
Thinking of you at this difficult time. May his memory bring only good thoughts to you and your family.
Ilicia, Jon, Sydney & Zoey Strasser
Carol Barclay
March 30, 2014
In looking for my sister's obituary, I found this very sad news. Jack and I send prayers for Brian and comfort and healing for all the Lenhard family .
Tom Wynne
March 29, 2014
My condolences to the family.
Jimmy Cannon
March 27, 2014
Much too young and way too good to be gone so soon.
Fred & Lyn DeLuca
March 27, 2014
Our condolences to the Lenhard family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Joe Gordon
March 27, 2014
Brian was a classmate at Penn Law, always kind and generous with his time. Knowing him was a blessing.
I am struck by how much, 10 years after graduation, his name evokes an image of his smile, the experience of warmth he brought everywhere.
Condolences and comfort to all who loved him.
carlos bing
March 24, 2014
On behalf of carlos bing, and groundcover services, may u rest in peace.
Heather McNutt
March 23, 2014
Melissa, Caroline and Nicholas, We know your family through chess. My son Micah plays on the same team. We are so saddened to hear about your loss. Brian always brought a calm enthusiasm to the practices. He will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Petrylkas
March 21, 2014
Melissa, our thoughts are with you during this very difficult time. We feel honored to have spent many hours with him waiting for our boys during chess practice and tournaments. Brian was the smart one and made good use of the time by actually competing! A warm hug from our family to you, Nick and Caroline. We will miss him.
Chuck Hudson
March 21, 2014
Brian, may you rest in peace and watch down on your kids and wife. Being one of my two best friends for the last 27 years I was blessed. You were a true friend and I miss you and your great spirit of creativity, positiveness, and problem solving. Your passion was contagious and welcome in such a world in which we live. You will be missed and the three musketeers will always remain in spirit. So many good memories with you and you always lived life to the fullest. You touched so many people in so many positive ways. Miss you brain!?
Alice & Ron O'Connor
March 20, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to Melissa & the children. Mr.& Mrs. W Lenhard. It was my pleasure to work with such a respectful gentleman as Brian at Continental Life.
Kathy Resnick
March 20, 2014
I am shocked and saddened to hear of Brian's untimely death. I worked with him at Skadden and he was a smart, compassionate and fun-loving man. It was my good fortune to know him. To his family, I extend my heartfelt sympathy. May he rest in peace.
Alice & Ron O'Connor
March 20, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to Melissa, and the children.
Mr.& Mrs. W. Lenhard. It was
my pleasure to work with such a respectful gentleman as Brian at Continental Life
Jim & Elaine O'Connor
March 20, 2014
We are very sadden to hear of Brian's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Lenhard Family.
Leslie Leach
March 20, 2014
My deepest sympathy to Brian's family. He was a bright & interesting man to work with at Skadden.
Liane Burns
March 20, 2014
We were deeply saddened to hear of Brian's passing. Our thoughts are with Aunt Sue, Uncle Butch, Walter and Brian's family at this difficult time.
A wonderful person and a great friend.
Laura Verrekia
March 20, 2014
Tom Savel
March 20, 2014
I've had the privilege of calling Brian my good friend since our early days at Wesleyan University. To this day, I still wear the Wesleyan Sailing sweatshirt he gave me 25 years ago. I can't believe he is gone … the world will never be the same without him. My sincere condolences to Melissa, Nicholas and Caroline…and, of course, the rest of his family.
Kelly Fuchsel
March 20, 2014
I am so very sorry to learn of the sudden death of Brian. I worked with him at Skadden. Brian was always kind and very professional. We shared stories about motorcycles and backpacking. He will be greatly missed. To his family and friends, my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Stephanie Kunkle
March 20, 2014
Brian's family is in my thoughts. I am saddened to hear of his passing. Brian was always a pleasure to be around.
March 20, 2014
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Brian was a wonderful person and a good friend to me while I was clerking for VCL and at Skadden Arps. He will be missed by all.
Rachel Barnett
Nancy Lanard
March 20, 2014
I was so saddened to learn of Brian's passing. Although I never had the pleasure of meeting him, from the obituary, it is clear he certainly was a wonderful man. My deepest sympathy to the entire family. Melissa, the firm's thoughts, prayers and heart go out to you and the family. Nancy Lanard, Spadea, Lanard & Lignana
Paula Dunne
March 20, 2014
I worked with Brian at Skadden. I was deeply sadded to hear of his untimely passing. He was a kind, caring, gentle man who will be dearly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lenhard family.
Ken and Margie Burns
March 20, 2014
We are saddened by such a young loss to our family. You have our deepest sympathies.
Lynn Cleaver
March 20, 2014
I knew Brian from Skadden, Arps. He was a great person, always very pleasant, and a true pleasure to know. My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this very difficult time.
Carol Cairo
March 20, 2014
I knew Brian from Skadden Arps. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Lenhard family.
Debbie Scott
March 20, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to you Melissa, Nicolas and Caroline. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Debbie, Ray, Ally, Katelyn and Timmy
Jeffrey Levy
March 20, 2014
My deepest sympathy
David Kirschner
March 19, 2014
My most sincere condolences to the entire family; you are all in our thoughts.
Deanna Huber
March 19, 2014
My cousin. Brian. We are all saddened by this loss. Much love to his wife, children, parents and brother.
Showing 1 - 43 of 43 results
Make a Donation
in Brian Lenhard's name
Memorial Events
for Brian Lenhard
Funeral services provided by:
McConaghy Funeral Home, Ltd. - Ardmore328 West Lancaster Avenue, Ardmore, PA 19003
How to support Brian's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Brian Lenhard's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
