Ferdinand Alexander "Ferdy" Lehmen
October 9, 1943 ~ April 3, 2018
Ferdinand Alexander Ferdy Lehmen, 74, of Westphalia, passed away Tuesday, April 3, 2018, at Capital Region Medical Center.
He was born October 9, 1943, in Freeburg, Missouri, the son of the late Norbert John and Elizabeth Elsie (Dickneite) Lehmen.
Ferdy was a 1961 graduate of Fatima High School.
He served his country in the United States Army and Reserves.
He was united in marriage on October 2, 1965, in Argyle, Missouri, to Sharon Fitzpatrick who survives at the home.
Ferdy began his work career with McGraw Edison and Central Dealer Service in Jefferson City. In 1973, he and his brother-in-law Bill Crede opened FAB Building Center which they owned and operated until 1988. He and Bill also owned Fab Company Trucking which transported milk throughout Iowa and Illinois in the 1980s. He then started Mid America Truss where he has continued to own and operate until his death.
He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he served on various committees, Westphalia Lions Club, Home Builders Association, Structural Building Components Association, JC Chamber of Commerce, and was the current president of the Westphalia Fire Protection Board.
Ferdy enjoyed crappie fishing, hunting, golfing, driving on the farm, infamous FAB trips, and playing pitch and dominoes. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were the love of his life and his dog, Benson, was his faithful companion.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Lehmen, Westphalia; three children, Amy (Steve) Kramer, Rich Fountain; Shelli (Billy) Cannon, Wardsville; Curt (Rachel) Lehmen, Westphalia; seven grandchildren, Courtney (Jake) Berhorst, Caley Kramer, Carson Kramer, Cole Lehmen, Nathan Lehmen, Addison Lehmen, Aiden Cannon; two great-grandchildren, Leni Berhorst, Maximus Berhorst; three siblings, Donna Holterman, Freeburg; Norma Struemph, Freeburg; Leon (Doris) Lehmen, Freeburg; and two sisters-in-law, Wanda (Urban) Hilke, Independence, MO; and Judie (Bill) Crede, Koeltztown.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Marilyn Lehmen; and one brother, Marvin Lehmen.
Visitation will be 3-6 p.m. Sunday, April 8, 2018, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia with a prayer service at 2 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Monday, April 9, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Westphalia with the Rev. Anthony J. Viviano officiating.
Burial with military honors will be in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church, P.O. Box 116, Westphalia, MO 65085.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Westphalia, is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to email condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Love, prayers and hugs to Sharon and the family,
Prayers for you and your family
So sorry for your loss. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
So sorry for your loss! He was always so sweet when he brought Benson in for his grooming. He will be missed. Your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Deepest sympathy, Ferdy was only so outgoing and nice in working with i never forget when he would come in and get his wireless phones you could always hear him down the hall. Blessings to the family sorry I will not be able to make it to the funeral home because I am headed out of town but I will prayer for peace and comfort for each of you. God Bless
Rest in peace Ferdy
Amy and family, Toby and I enjoyed our trip with both of your parents in Europe; we will always treasure those wonderful memories! May God wrap his loving arms around your family and bring you peace and comfort!
Sorry for your loss. He was a great man . I really enjoyed working for him . He is a man I’m glad I got to know . He will be missed . God bless you all
Our deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Lehman family during this most difficult and sad time of unexpected loss. May God rest his soul and wrap his arms around the family he cherished so. God bless you one and all and may you find peace and comfort in your memories and with each other to help ease your pain and grief.
Rest Iin PEACE God Bless you and your families!
I just learned of Ferdie’s passing. I am so sorry for your loss! I remember the days with him and your family, skiing in Colorado, and all of the joy and love our families shared during those times. I remember Ferdie as such a wonderful man and someone I looked up to. I am sending prayers and love to your family for strength and peace during this time of grief. With much love, Niki Sublett
Prayers for Sharon and all the family .He was always so full of laughs. Remembering our days at Fatima High. Rest in peace Ferdy.
So sorry to hear of your loss. Ferdy, was a Great, Fun, Person, A good business partner, A smart Man. Hallie & Karen
Our sympathy and prayers to Sharon and the family. So sorry we can’t make it to the funeral as we will be out of town.
Sharon and family: Know that you are in our prayers. May God give you all strength during this troublesome journey. God bless.
So sorry Sharon !! Prayers and Hugs !!!!
Sharon, so so sorry with the loss of Ferdie. He was always so much fun and will surely be missed. Prayers for you and your family that God will give you strength to help you through.
Curt & family, I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much you loved Ferdie and how much this hurts. May God’s healing love soothe your pain.
To all the Lehmen family, I would just like to say I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure your family is aware of the huge contributions he made over the years with the Westphalia Fire District. He and others helped attain an excellent Fire Service as well as the addition of EMS for the Westphalia area. I know many people’s lives were positively affected due to his work with the fire district. I am sure I am one of many who will miss Ferdy both professionally, and personally as a good neighbor, and professional front yard lawn care consultant . – David “Randy” Dresel
Shelli and Family – I am sorry for your loss.
Sharon and family, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Ferdie was blessed with a caring personality and a laugh that would brighten up the room! He will be greatly missed! It saddens my heart but we know he is at home now.
So very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family during this very difficult time.
Sharon and family, Mike and I are so very sorry to hear of Ferdy’s passing . God bless you all, I will be remembering you in my prayers.
Prayers from our house to yours Sharon.
Curt, Rachel and family, Deepest sympathy to all in this time of great sorrow. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. With much love, Judith Hueholt (Lori’s mother)
Curt, Rachel and family, so sorry to hear about your loss. Your dad was an outstanding individual who was a great example for many. I appreciate all the smiles and support he always provided. God bless you all during this difficult time and please giver your mom a hug for me. Prayers for you all.
Sharon (mom), Amy, Curt, and Shelli, I am so sorry to hear of Ferdy’s passing. He was always so fun to be around. I have been very blessed to have him and all of you become part of my life up here in Dyersville, IA. I think about all that he taught me and how lucky I was to have the opportunity to be part of all of your lives. I owe so much to him. I will never forget him or any of you. Our prayers are with you in this difficult time. Please know that you are in our prayers.
Many prayers for the Lehman family. I know Ferdy will be missed. I will continue to pray for all of you.
So sorry for your loss. Ferry was a great man and I will remember him fondly. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and the entire Lehman family.
Dear Curt and ALL the Lehmen family. We are so sorry for loss. Our deepest sympathy to all of you during this difficult time. Please know that all of you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Sleep with the Angels “Fredie”
Sharon, Amy, Shelli and Curt, I am sorry I am not there to personally extend my sympathy; however, I am keeping your entire family in my thoughts and prayers at this very sad and difficult time. May the love and support of family and friends along with all the wonderful memories help you find comfort and healing. My deepest sympathy.
To Curt and the Lehman family, I am so very sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking and praying for you all. Sending you love and hugs from Kansas.
So sorry for the loss of your family member
Sharon and Family, very sorry to hear of Ferdy’s passing. Remembering the times you talked about your trips together. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Sharon and family. We are so sorry to hear about Ferdy. Keeping all of you in prayer .
So very sorry for your loss.
Mass prayers and sympathy to you Sharon family and Ferdy’s siblings.
I started working for Ferdy at FAB Company in Dyersville, IA in 2001, although I didn’t get to see Ferdy often, I did chat with him on the phone quite a bit. I enjoyed every moment. He was always helpful and wise and I always felt that he had the biggest smile on his face. I send my sincere condolences to you all. He will be greatly missed.
Sharon, Donna, Norma, Leon, and family, We were shocked and saddened when we heard of Ferdy’s passing. We didn’t find out until today, so were unable to pay our respects. I am so thankful that we had to spend with Ferdy at the cousins’ reunion. May God comfort you in this time of sorrow and loss. May he rest in peace. With love, Spud & Phyllis (Thompson)
Condolences & sincere sympathies to the family … Certainly a big loss to the community, the church & all friends … Always a pleasure to know & work w/ such a very wise & caring man … kem, 04/13/18 pm …