Herbert “Herbie” Lehner Jr.

December 14, 1948 - June 22, 2024

Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home (Beaver Dam)

N7199 N. Crystal Lake Rd.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

920-885-6600 |

Sunday 6/30, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church-Beaver Dam

511 S. Spring St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Monday 7/1, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church-Beaver Dam

511 S. Spring St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Monday 7/1, 11:00 am

Leipsig Cemetery-Beaver Dam

South Center Street

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

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Monday 7/1, 12:15 pm

Herbert “Herbie” Lehner, Jr., age 75, of Beaver Dam, passed away from a farming accident on Saturday, June 22, 2024.

The visitation will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, in Beaver Dam, on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 6:45 p.m. There will also be a visitation at St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Parish on Monday, July 1, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Fr. Jim Bergin. Graveside service will follow at Leipsic Cemetery in the Town of Beaver Dam, Dodge County, Wisconsin.

Herbie was born on December 14, 1948 in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin to Herbert and Julianna (Westenmeyer) Lehner. He was one of seven children raised on a farm in rural Beaver Dam and was a farmer from the moment he could walk. Herbie lived gloriously for the Lord. His humor, kindness, thoughtfulness, passion for protecting the unborn and his love for the farm life shone thru his genuine character. Leading by example, he instilled strong morals and a great work ethic in his children. He was a member of St. Katharine Drexel Parish, and was active in the Knights of Columbus and the Dodge County Chapter of the WI Right to Life. He was a pioneer in helping to establish the Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County. His silly jokes, contagious smile, and laugh could lighten any mood. His grandchildren thought he was a close second to Superman. Herbie was blessed to find love later in life, and after the passing of his second wife, Grace Penman, he married Marverne (Wagener) Paitrick on December 14, 2018. Their time was much too short together, but their love for one another will endure.

Herbie is survived by his first wife, Sandy Lehner, and his current wife, Marverne Paitrick-Lehner; children: Claire (Jim) Admire of Marshfield, MO, Mary (Kevin) Rohde of Beaver Dam, Magdalene (Tracy) Brock of Trevor, WI, Dan (Trina) Lehner of Beaver Dam, Mike Lehner (Mary Spease) of Beaver Dam, and Joey (Lindsey) Lehner of Beaver Dam; step-children: Virginia (Russ) Morgan of Claremore, OK, Therese (Larry) DeSimone of Leesburg, VA, Pamela (Darryl) Schulz of Franklin, IN, Daniel Paitrick (Carrie) of Waupun, Paul (Heidi) Paitrick of Fox Lake, and Peter (Diane) Paitrick of West Bend; grandchildren: Ian and Aubrianna Admire, Jayden and Lizzy Rohde, Breeanna and Sydney Brock, Wyatt and Rylan Lehner, Charlie Spease-Lehner, and Isaac and Jude Lehner; six step grandchildren; siblings: Rose Klavekoske, Therese (Carlos) Campos, Ginger (Dan) Behring, and Bernie (Jim) Hafenstein; sister-in-law: Colleen Lehner; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Grace; brother, Guy Lehner; and sister, Celine Brzezinski.

Herbie’s words of wisdom… “We are spiritual beings having a human experience!”

Memorials in Herbie’s name may be directed to the Pregnancy Support Center of Dodge County, 108 Parallel Street, Suite 2, Beaver Dam. WI 53916.

Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home (Beaver Dam)

N7199 N. Crystal Lake Rd.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

920-885-6600 | Map

Sunday 6/30, 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church-Beaver Dam

511 S. Spring St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Map

Monday 7/1, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

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St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Church-Beaver Dam

511 S. Spring St.

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

Map

Monday 7/1, 11:00 am

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Leipsig Cemetery-Beaver Dam

South Center Street

Beaver Dam, WI 53916

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Monday 7/1, 12:15 pm

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Herbert “Herbie” Lehner, Jr., age 75, of Beaver Dam, passed away from a farming accident on Saturday, June 22, 2024. The visitation will be at Koepsell-Murray Funeral Home, in Beaver Dam, on Sunday, June 30, 2024 from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. with Rosary at 6:45 p.m. There will also be a visitation at St.Continue Reading

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Bernie, I’m so very sorry for this sudden loss . Herb was such a kind loving man.
My prayers for you and your family during this difficult time. Another saint has gone home, but remains with all who knew him. Love and Prayers
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So sorry to hear this. May God be with your family.

Herb was a wonderful man. We are so sorry for your families loss.

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dear lehner family... I am so saddened to hear this . hugs and good thoughts coming your way. sue

I had the pleasure to know and work with Herbie at Kraft foods for many years. I'll always remember his smile and lending a helping hand whenever he could. My condolences 🙏

Marverne and Family: We extend our deepest sympathy to all of you as you grieve the loss of Herb. We continue to uphold you in prayer.

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Our hearts are so saddened by the loss of Herb. We are thinking of you and hope that you are comforted by all of the love that surrounds you.

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I am so very sorry. His earthly presence will be missed.
Peace and love to his family and friends.

Herbie will always be remembered for his laugh, humor and kindness. I will always remember the time during summers, as a kid, visiting the farm and spending time with Guy, milking cows and bailing hay. Wishing deepest condolences to his family.

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My prayers go to the family of Herbie . He was always a blast con school and always knew you when you ran into him. Will be missed but God always takes the best.

Such a strong and kind-hearted man will never truly be gone. We're holding you close in our hearts.

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So many good memories. Be at peace, friend.

Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss... Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.

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Mary and family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved father/grandfather. I did not know him, but can attest to Mary's strong work ethic and caring nature! Thinking of you all during this difficult time. May memories live on in your hearts.
Sincerely,
Erika Biemann

I worked with Herbie many years at Kraft. Great guy to work with, tough + impressive. I'm so sorry for you to lose him.

Our deepest sympathies to Marverne and all of Herb’s family. We had the pleasure of meeting Herb and Marverne at Nick and Reese’s wedding. Herb was a kind man who brought so much love and joy into the lives of those who knew him. May your grief and sorrow eventually be replaced by peace and comfort through Jesus. I like Herb’s words of wisdom… “We are spiritual beings having a human experience!” Herb’s spirit is very much alive in Heaven.

Our sympathies are with your family.

Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.

My wife, Catherine E. Lehner is one of Herbie's first cousins. I have known and admired Herbie for the sixty years I have known him. His passion for the rights of the unborn is one of notoriety and one that I share with him. While we are of different faiths, we worship the same Jesus and our sins have been covered by His blood. I will truly miss Herbie's friendship, his optimism and his love of God, family and country.

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With our Deepest Sympathies.

Lehner Family, you have our deepest sympathies for your loss. Herbie will be missed greatly. You are all in our thoughts during this difficult time.

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I had the pleasure of meeting Herbie, who became my daughter’s father-in-law when she married his son Daniel Lehner. I found him to be a very godly man a very passionate man about his family and his farm and a good friend to so many.. I love to hear him laugh and hear his stories about his life And his kids and how much he love them all. I know my grandchildren will miss him terribly as he was teaching them so much about farming and they enjoyed all the time that they spent with grandpa. Wyatt referred to him as a Superman because he had survived so many accidents on the farm. You will be deeply missed in this family Herbie. I hope that you have found peace and comfort in the Lord up above. We all love you.. Kay Budreau

Rest in peace Herbie. May GODS light surround you.

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