Private family interment services for Dwight Lehman, 93, of Jefferson will be held at a later date at Paton Township Cemetery near Paton. No public services are planned. The family suggests that memorials honoring Dwight be sent to Alcoholics Anonymous.
Dwight Allen Lehman was born on Sept. 15, 1928, to Warner and Gladys Lehman. Dwight was raised on a farm near Dana, Iowa with his sister, Lorraine. Dwight graduated from Paton High School in 1946 where he played sports and acted in school plays.
Dwight married Beverly Condit on May 23, 1948, and they raised five children (Allen, David, Daniel, Cynthia, and Richard). They farmed for many years near the small towns of Burnside, Paton, and Jefferson before moving to Jefferson in 1965. After farming, Dwight worked for Eldon Juhl, Inc, the Jefferson Cooperative and Finch Chevrolet; and provided alcoholism counseling in Jefferson and Ft. Dodge.
Following retirement, Dwight and Bev enjoyed traveling, with highlights being trips to Europe and Alaska, along with regular trips to visit their children and families in Houston, Chicago, Buffalo, and Lake Panorama.
Dwight was an avid sports fan, especially of the Iowa State Cyclones and Chicago Cubs. He and Bev were season ticket holders for both men’s and women’s basketball at ISU, thinking nothing of making the 40-mile drive to Ames on a cold snowy night to watch the Cyclones. He also enjoyed watching sports on TV and playing cards, especially bridge and pitch.
Dwight died at Long Term Care (LTC) in the Greene County Medical Center. He was well liked by the staff at LTC where he affectionately greeted caregivers with “Hi Sis.” While at LTC, Dwight also was cared for by Hospice of the Midwest. Dwight and his family were grateful for the care he received from all his caregivers.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Warner and Gladys; sister Lorraine Bradley; wife Beverly; sons Daniel and Allen; and grandson Andy.
Dwight is survived by his children David (Coreen Arnold) Lehman of Chicago, IL, Cynthia (Glenn) Summers of Blasdell, NY, and Richard (Nancy) Lehman of Houston, TX; daughters-in-law Muriel Lehman of Jefferson and Susie Lehman of Houston, TX; 10 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and other relatives and friends.
Slininger-Schroeder Funeral Home of Jefferson is assisting the family.
