Marvin Lehman

Marvin Lehman, age 79, a resident of Portland, passed away peacefully in the presence of family members on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023, at IU Health Jay Hospital in Portland. 

Marvin was born in Portland on Nov. 2, 1944, the son of Harold “Hap” and Mary (Whiteman) Lehman. He married Shirley J. VanDeusen on Feb. 16, 1964. 

Marvin was a 1962 graduate of Portland High School. He worked for Sheller-Globe, Portland Forge and Joyce-Dayton all of Portland. He enjoyed golfing, traveling and ballroom dancing. 

Survivors include:

His wife of 59 years — Shirley Lehman, Portland, Indiana 

Children — Kellie Grile (husband: Wayne), Redkey, Indiana, and Greg Lehman, Portland, Indiana 

Grandchildren — Adam Grile (wife: Rachel), Portland, Indiana, Brittany Lehman,  Gosport, Indiana, and Mackenzie Conaster (husband: Devin), Noblesville, Indiana 

Great-grandchildren — Ryan, Lucas, Caleb, Arabelle, Emma and Callahan

Siblings — Patricia Smith, Portland, Indiana, and Valera Thomas, Indianapolis

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home with Pastor Steve Arnold officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Green Park Cemetery. 

Memorials may be directed to Jay County Cancer Society or Riley Hospital for Children. 

Condolences may be expressed at williamsonspencer.com.