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Max Christopher “Chris” Lehman, 65, of Omaha, Neb., formerly of Sidney, Neb., passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 23, 2025, in Omaha.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 8, with Father Bryan Ernest Officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family ask that you make a memorial contribution to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. You may view Chris’ Book of Memories, leave condolences, photos and stories at www.gehrigstittchapel.com. Services will be livestreamed on the Gehrig-Stitt Chapel Facebook page and recorded for later viewing on its website. Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC is in charge of Chris’ care and funeral arrangements.
Chris was born on June 16, 1960, six minutes before his brother, John Timothy, in Sidney, Neb., to Edward and Particia (McMillan) Lehman. He graduated from Storm Lake High School. He went on in school to become a chef. He loved baking and had the best pumpkin pies made from scratch. Chris would also have a garden when he was younger, raising huge potatoes among other vegetables. Chris worked at Tyson prior to his cancer diagnosis.
Chris and his older brother Mike would ride bikes all over the bike trails in the Omaha area riding for hours at a time. Chris was a devoted son to his parents and would help them with lawn mowing, snow removal and what they needed to do.
He is survived by his sister Jana and husband Bob Deines of Sidney, Neb.; twin brother John Timothy and Darcy Lehman of Grimes; nieces and nephews: Sarah, Jenny, Mike, Matt, Tyler and John. He is also survived by several friends in Omaha, and his good friend Dale Johnson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Patricia, and older brother Mike.
He will always be remembered as a devoted friend, son and brother.
