Matthew Evan Lehmann

November 2, 1964 ~
January 30, 2022

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Matthew Evan Lehmann, age 57, of Grand Rapids, went home to be with Jesus suddenly due to natural causes on Sunday, January 30, 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice and Shirley Lehmann. He is lovingly remembered by his son, Evan Matthew Richard Lehmann; siblings, Ed and Deb Lehmann, Kim and Greg Martin, and Jonathan Lehmann; a very special aunt, Laurie Droge; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews. Matt was a lover of people—all people, regardless. He had an affinity for cars, especially fast ones. He loved Schnauzers and anything related to his Swiss heritage. Matt was self- employed for many years in adult foster care. He was a loving caregiver and served others selflessly. Above all else, adopting and raising his son, Evan, was his greatest joy. A private burial will be held at Rosedale Cemetery close to the resting place of his parents. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date.

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February 10, 2022 2:10pm
We met you and Evan for a brief space in time. Your joy was effervescent . You will be missed.

- Sue Thies, Carl & Alice Thies

February 06, 2022 2:14pm
My heart ❤️! Matt my friend , our kiddos went to ada Christian together . Evan and Emaleigh preschool days . My heart will never forget when you shared your HEART about praying for me when I was dying of congestive heart failure due to having a baby . You saw me after I was getting better ❤️‍🩹 and said how you had prayed for me 🥲! You saw a miracle and it moved something in your SOUL . I will forever be grateful for your prayers for me 🥰and my healing !!! Thank you dear MATTHEW for your tender merciful heart towards me . I will see you again my friend .

- Laura Boerma

February 04, 2022 7:19pm
Matt was my dear friend from junior high through our young adult years. We had many adventures: seeing our favorite R&B artists in Detroit venues, traveling Europe, talking all night in those horrible dive restaurants he loved and test-driving very fast cars (we were once briefly airborne in an XJ12 as he yelled “Hold on to your bra!”). He taught me how to embrace life and to never apologize for living it ostentatiously. Matt’s was never a failure of imagination. Next time I see you my friend, we’ll both have big hair again.

- Jacquie Meurs Johnson

February 04, 2022 7:26am
Evan, Jon and families, May you cherish the many wonderful memories and may they bring you peace and comfort during this difficult time. May his spirit live on within you all.

- Margot Mast-Timmer

February 03, 2022 9:50pm
Dear Evan, Ed, Kim, John 'n the entire Lehmann Family, On behalf of the Marleen Cook Clan we wanted to join with others and share our heartfelt sympathies to you on the loss of Matt. We trust happy memories will flood your minds in the difficult days ahead. We pray that the God of Comfort will meet your every need. Sending you big hugs today.

- Bob and Brenda Austin

February 03, 2022 5:27pm
Evan I met your dad when he worked at the Rapid. He was a wonderful man always had a kind word for anyone and never could stop talking about you and how proud he was of you. It was my pleasure to be his friend. He will be missed by many. Prayers to you and your family

- Debra Cooper

February 03, 2022 4:49pm
Evan, please know of my great sadness at the news of your dad’s death. He was a kind man with a tender heart. I will pray for you in the days ahead. The Lord will care for you. I can’t imagine his joy in meeting Jesus!

- Francine Busch

February 03, 2022 4:13pm
We will never forget how Matt gave of his time to our son and other teens who needed a friendly ear at Maranatha Bible and Missionary Conference. May he rest in peace.

- Birgit and David Myaard

February 03, 2022 1:41pm
Matthew - you could light up any room with your smile, your personality and sense of humor. You were a very good friend to me and I will never forget you. I always looked forward to running into you at work and laughing with you at anything and everything. I will keep Evan and your family and friends in my thoughts and prayers. You will be greatly missed. May you rest in peace and be united with your loved ones that have gone before you.

- Kimberly Stephens




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