Donald Lehman

On the morning of December 2, 2023, Donald Duane (Don) Lehman passed away unexpectedly at the age of 77.

Don was born on October 24, 1946, in Bozeman, MT, to Lloyd A. and Anna E. Johanson Lehman. Shortly after, the family moved to Custer, MT, to farm. In 1963, the Lehman family moved to Hardin, MT.

Don graduated from Hardin High School in 1965. On September 16, 1977, he married Margy Kerrick. Together, they raised four children on the family farm north of Hardin.

Don worked throughout his life and enjoyed many sports and hobbies. He worked beet harvest for over 30 years and ranched out north. He was gifted with animals and raised sheep and dairy cattle, as well as numerous other animals. At the end of 1999, he began working for his best friend at Pine Ridge LP as the ranch foreman. Don was an avid gardener, who shared his gifts with those around him. You would often find Don shooting a basketball, watching a baseball game, or throwing cornhole.

Don was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd, and his nephew, David Lehman. He is survived by his beloved mother, Anna, his wife, Margy, his four children, Shannon, Bobbi (Chad) Guptill, Gary (Landa Uffelman) Lehman, Kerri (Thurman) Gerber, and his grandchildren, Dyllan and Declan Runnels, Jace (Oceilly Black Eagle, his friend) and Taiya Guptill, Ethan and Eli Gerber.

Don is also survived by his brother, Ray (Renee) Lehman, sisters Kathy (Bill) Laufenberg, and Joyce Crull, and his adopted sister Rita (Tom) Pratt, several nieces, a nephew, and their families, his many cousins, and his constant companion, Penny.

A public service will be held at 11:00am on December 7, 2023, at the First Congregational Church in Hardin.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Big Horn County Historical Museum (1163 3rd Street East, Hardin, MT 59034) or to a charity of your choice.