Gerald "Jerry" F. Lehmen

Gerald “Jerry” F. Lehmen, age 82 of Rich Fountain, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2025, at his residence.

Jerry was born September 27, 1942, in Summerfield, a son to the late Cletus and Clara (Krieg) Lehmen.

Jerry was a 1960 graduate of Fatima High School.

Jerry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict as well as the Missouri National Guard.

On June 13, 1980, Jerry was united in marriage to Carol Calhoun in Linn. She preceded him in death on September 7, 2012.

Jerry was a farmer and employed at Quaker Windows and as a road grader operator for Osage County.

Jerry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain and American Legion Post 317 in Freeburg. He enjoyed farming and wine making.

Jerry is survived by: a step-son, Ronald Hunt and a step-daughter, Angel Hunt both of the State of Minnesota; two brothers, Ronald Lehmen of Perry and Larry Lehmen and his wife Barbara of Jefferson City; three sisters, Delores Bremer and husband Louis of Jefferson City, Jeannie Bax and husband Tony of St. Anthony and Noreen Luebbering and husband Fred of St. Thomas; three grandchildren and his faithful companion, Fritz.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, September 8, 2025, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Rich Fountain. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Fr. William Debo and Fr. James Finder as the concelebrants.

Interment will follow in the Sacred Heart Parish Cemetery with Full Military Honors.

Expression of sympathy may be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church