Wanda Kay Lehmen
May 23, 1951 ~ January 23, 2020
Wanda Kay Lehmen, 68, of Osage Bend, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at University Hospital in Columbia.
She was born May 23, 1951 in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Jerome Henry and Pauline Margaret (Utrecht) Rackers.
She was a 1969 graduate of Helias High School.
On September 18, 1971, at St. Peter Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Henry Lehmen who survives at the home.
Wanda worked for St. Mary’s Hospital as a Catering Associate. In earlier years, she worked in the billing department at the News Tribune, and the Cole County Court House in Paul Hogg’s office. She also enjoyed babysitting and cleaning homes.
She was a member of St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church and participated in Perpetual Adoration at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church for thirty-four years when it began in 1986.
Wanda loved to cut grass, quilt, play cards, and talk to anyone who would listen. Her favorite times were with her family, especially at the river and seeing her grandchildren in their sporting events. Wanda had a zest for life.
Other survivors include her children, Brian (Robyn) Lehmen, Centertown; Brad (Denise) Lehmen, Osage Bend; and Sarah (Ryan) Sullens, Taos; seven grandchildren, Brayden Lehmen, Brooke Lehmen, Devin Lehmen, Emma Lehmen, Lydia Sullens, Kinley Sullens and Jace Sullens; siblings, Albert (Hedy) Rackers, Columbia; Betty (Glenn) Rackers, Wardsville; Ted (Vickie) Rackers, Jefferson City; and Mary Diemler, Jefferson City; one sister-in-law, Janie (Dave) Schnieders, Jefferson City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Glenn Rackers, and a brother-in-law Anthony “Tony” Diemler.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend with the Rev. James Finder officiating.
Burial will be in St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Margaret of Antioch Quilter’s Group.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
She was born May 23, 1951 in Jefferson City, the daughter of the late Jerome Henry and Pauline Margaret (Utrecht) Rackers.
She was a 1969 graduate of Helias High School.
On September 18, 1971, at St. Peter Catholic Church, she was united in marriage to Kenneth Henry Lehmen who survives at the home.
Wanda worked for St. Mary’s Hospital as a Catering Associate. In earlier years, she worked in the billing department at the News Tribune, and the Cole County Court House in Paul Hogg’s office. She also enjoyed babysitting and cleaning homes.
She was a member of St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church and participated in Perpetual Adoration at St. Stanislaus Catholic Church for thirty-four years when it began in 1986.
Wanda loved to cut grass, quilt, play cards, and talk to anyone who would listen. Her favorite times were with her family, especially at the river and seeing her grandchildren in their sporting events. Wanda had a zest for life.
Other survivors include her children, Brian (Robyn) Lehmen, Centertown; Brad (Denise) Lehmen, Osage Bend; and Sarah (Ryan) Sullens, Taos; seven grandchildren, Brayden Lehmen, Brooke Lehmen, Devin Lehmen, Emma Lehmen, Lydia Sullens, Kinley Sullens and Jace Sullens; siblings, Albert (Hedy) Rackers, Columbia; Betty (Glenn) Rackers, Wardsville; Ted (Vickie) Rackers, Jefferson City; and Mary Diemler, Jefferson City; one sister-in-law, Janie (Dave) Schnieders, Jefferson City; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother Glenn Rackers, and a brother-in-law Anthony “Tony” Diemler.
Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home in Jefferson City with a prayer service at 3:30 p.m.
Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Church in Osage Bend with the Rev. James Finder officiating.
Burial will be in St. Margaret of Antioch Catholic Cemetery.
Memorials are suggested to St. Margaret of Antioch Quilter’s Group.
Dulle-Trimble Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Those wishing to send condolences to the family may do so at the www.dulletrimble.com website.
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Wanda always had a smile and was always ready to chat! Juliana Crane
Wanda was a sweet lady!!! I remember seeing her in the hospital when I had my children. She was so good to me. You all are in my thoughts and prayers. I pray for comfort and peace at this difficult time. One scripture I cling to is. The Lord in near to the broken-hearted and saves those spirits that are crushed. Psalm 34:18
Wonderful person. I feel blessed to have know Wanda. Thoughts and prayers for the family.
Brad, so sorry to hear the loss of your mom. Hugs and prayers for you and your family. Marta
So sorry to hear about the loss of your mother she will be missed
Lit a candle in memory of Wanda Kay Lehmen
To Wanda’s family, Condolences and may she rest in peace Sincerely, Larry & Dana Zimmerman
I just watched the photo tribute! So good! Great pictures of a wonderful family. Sweet and funny and full of life Wanda! Prayers for all of her family. Bless your hearts! Love from Wes and Patty Jordan (Huhman)
Had many nice visits with Wanda when our girls played volleyball at Blair Oaks. Very sweet person!
Kenny; sorry about your wife’s passing. I was a neighbor and our parents and families spent many fun times together. Loretta (Hoelscher) Kleffner