Claudine Lehman passed away on May 31, 2024. She was born June 2, 1929 to Claude & Doris Hoppel in Fremont, NE.
She graduated from Bob Jones University, Greenville SC.
Married Curt Lehman August 19, 1951. They had 5 children. She was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandma and great-grandma. She loved working in the yard and tending her flower-filled courtyard.
Together Curt & Claudine planted & pastored churches in Nebraska and Wyoming. In June, 1962 they moved to Lincoln NE to start the Lincoln Berean Church. Claudine served as Curt’s assistant for many years and then became the Office Manager at LBC. She retired at the age of 90! During her lifetime she mentored, taught and loved to encourage women of all ages and in all walks of life. She was passionate about sharing her love for God and studying His attributes and character.
Her statement of belief: “I believe in ONE God—the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. I believe in Jesus Christ who, being one with the Father, became like us to bring about our salvation. I believe that the Bible is the Word of God and it contains all the truth necessary for faith and Christian living. I believe the Holy Spirit is the comforter.”
Claudine was proceeded in death by her parents, her sister Doris, and her husband Curt.
She is survived by her siblings Bill Hoppel, Bev Schroeder, Judi (& Dick) Abramson; her children and their families: Cindy (& Scott) MacGray of Steamboat Springs, CO and their two children/spouses; Tim (& Sherri) Lehman of Edmond, OK and their four children/spouses; Laura (& Randy) Dilworth of Lincoln, NE and their three children/spouses; Dan (& Sandy) Lehman of Lincoln, NE and their two children/spouses; and Gracie (& Kenny) Roy of Palm Springs, CA and their two children/spouses. She had 13 grandchildren,19 great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, June 22nd at 10:00 a.m. at Roper and Sons South Chapel (3950 Hohensee Dr.).
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to City Impact, Lincoln NE or Berean Fellowship of Churches Pension Fund, North Platte, NE.
Per Claudine’s request there is no graveside and no reception.
Memorial Service
10:00 am CST
Roper & Sons South Chapel
3950 Hohensee Drive (40th & Yankee Hill)
Lincoln, NE 68516
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I am thankful to God for the ministry that Pastor Curt Lehman and his wife, Claudine had with Lincoln Berean on the corner of 17th & A Street. I attended as a young child with my Grandparents at first at their invitation; and from there God worked with my young life through wise and caring people that attended there. I came to understand the love and provision of God throughout my “long and winding road.” I am thankful to God for lovingly teaching me there as a child.
– Lori Lee Gould
Claudine has been a part of my life since I was 5 years old. Her leadership and care has been evident in the years since and I am so blessed to have called her a dear friend! She told me in her Christmas letter that it would be her last one. I spoke to her last in January and had a sweet, but, brief conversation with her. Her Christian love and the impact she made on my life, and probably thousands of others, will always stay with me! Well done, good and faithful servant. Rest in Jesus.
– Rebecca (Becky) Mowry-Abbott
When the Schrader family moved to Lincoln in January of 1963, we visited the Berean Church, meeting at the YMCA. Meeting Curt, Claudine and the family, we knew we had found our church home. I believe Gracie, Dan, Laura, Tim, and Cindy were 2,4,6,8, and 10 yrs old. What fun we had! I’m certain Curt and Claudine heard those cherished words: “Well done, good and faithful servant.” What an impact their decades of service and leadership had on thousands of people! I was disappointed to miss Curt’s funeral, hearing of it after the fact. I was determined to make it to Claudine’s but, as it turns out, Sheri and I will miss it by a week. We have obligations we cannot shirk in Scottsdale, but we are going to our KC home in a week. “Close but no cigar.” Curt and Claudine visited Suzanne and me in our Overland Park home years ago. We cherished that time together with our mutual friends, Glenn and Norma Adams. Sheri and I send our love and prayers to you all as you celebrate a life well lived. God bless you with joy as you contemplate the heritage you have and are passing along.
– Tom Schrader tschrader@cottagecare.com
A race well-run, Claudine!
– Andrew Petty
I’m a server a Bailey Pointe Assisted Living and Claudine was one of my favorite residents here. I specifically remember one of the first times I met her, she was upset that the vending machine was out of coke so I made sure to bring her one the next day and she was so thankful. We bonded over our love of having our nails done. I’m going to miss her so much.
– Alissa
Age 94! We kept up correspondence and Facebook posts. Her last letter around Christmas was to tell me how much I meant to her. I felt she was saying goodbye. She really was a spiritual mother and friend walking with me through tough, tough times. She insisted I start teaching the Bible and take a leadership role at Berean.
– Ilo H Tefft
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