Lehman, Victor H
Victor Herbert Lehmann
December 9, 1928 -
January 27, 2010
Victor Herbert Lehmann was born December 9, 1928 to Karl and Frieda Lehmann. At the time he had three older brothers Alfred, Helmuth and Leonard, and one older sister Alma. Six years later a younger sister, Evelyn, joined the family. He attended Bergthal country school east of their farm. There he completed Grades 1 to 8, took Grades 9 to 10 by correspondence, and then concluded high school at Rosthern Junior College.
Victor enrolled in Normal School in September 1948. At the time there was an extreme shortage of teachers and after only six weeks of teacher training, he headed to Speedwell School in northern Saskatchewan. Following this teaching position, he taught at the Scarpe and Eigenfeld schools in the Rosthern area for three years. He then moved to Kenmare School where he taught for four years. Following this he moved to the Heidleberg School, where he taught for only one year, and then returned to Kenmare for another four years. He then spent eight years teaching and as principal in Laird. In 1970, Victor returned to the University of Saskatchewan as a full-time student to complete his teaching degree, after many years of summer school and night classes. Following graduation, he was invited to teach in Duck Lake. He remained there for 15 years, with the majority of the time as principal of the elementary school. In September 1986, Victor was involved with the development of the newly constructed school on Beardy’s Reserve. He accepted the principalship of that school for four years. He retired completely from teaching in June 1990.
Victor was an avid sports fan and skilled athlete. He spent many years pitching fastball, playing hockey and golf and cheering for the Red Wings. He shared this love of sports with his wife and daughters and, later on, with his grandchildren. Family get-togethers often revolved around some type of sporting event.
On August 24, 1953 Victor married the love of his life – Irma Rahier. They were blessed with four daughters: Myrn Sylvia was born in 1955 and Cynthia Ann in 1959 while Irma and Victor were living in Kenmare. In 1966 Natalie Jeanette arrived to their home in Laird. And lastly, but most special, Jennifer Sheree was born in 1970. Dad was always very proud of his daughters and never missed an opportunity to tell others about their accomplishments.
Throughout their life together, Victor and Irma enjoyed travelling. They journeyed all across Canada and many parts of the United States. Memories of vacations to California, British Columbia, Alaska and the Maritimes will be cherished forever.
Dad’s religious values were reflected in his life and family. His church and faith were his foundation. He was always active in church offices and activities.
Victor was a devoted husband and a loving father and grandfather. He will be lovingly remembered and deeply missed by his wife Irma; daughters Myrn (Dale) Hamm and their children Nicole, Jeffrey (Jessica) and Michelle; Cindy (David) Keenan and their children Marcus, Mitchel and Matthew; Natalie (Bernie) Martens and their children Clayton, Cherise, Chantelle and Celeste; and Jennifer Lehmann; sister Evelyn Knippel; and sisters-in-law Hazel Lehmann and Anita Lehmann.
He was predeceased by his parents Karl and Frieda Lehmann; brothers Alfred, Helmuth and Leonard Lehmann; sister Alma Lehmann; brother-in-law Victor Knippel; and sister-in-law Maxine Nielson.
The Memorial Service was held Thursday, February 4, 2010 at Rosthern Mennonite Church with Pastor Harold Penner (Seventh-Day Adventist Church) officiating.
Honourary pallbearers were his grandchildren. Interment of ashes took place in the Lehmann Family Cemetery.
Arrangements were in care of Funk’s Funeral Home, Rosthern, SK.
