Marvin Lehman

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

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

Greg Lehman – Portland, Indiana

Grandchildren:  Adam Grile (wife Rachel) – Portland, Indiana

Brittany Lehman – Gosport, Indiana

Mackenzie Conaster (husband Devin) – Noblesville, Indiana

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

Siblings:  Patricia Smith – Portland, Indiana

Valera Thomas – Indianapolis, Indiana

Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 4-6 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.