Frederic Francis Lehman, 94, of Rochester, MN, died peacefully, Friday October 8, 2021 at Prairie Manor Care Center in Blooming Prairie, MN.

Fred was born October 4, 1927 in Rochester, Minnesota to William Sr. and Martha (Hammersmith) Lehman.  He attended grammar school to the 8 grade.  Fred enlisted in the US Navy during WW11 (1944) serving in the South Pacific as a coxswain on several types of Landing Craft Infantry. He was discharged in 1946 briefly working as an aircraft riveter before enlisting in the US Marine Corp infantry.   He married Teresa Catherine Manahan in Chatfield, MN. on 24 April 1954. Fred worked for Mayo Clinic for many years.

Early in Fred's life he enjoyed hunting and fishing. After his retirement he traveled, read and bicycled around Rochester.

He is survived by his daughters, Agneta (Mark) Gottinger of Dayton MN; Mary Hanson of Rochester MN; Margaret (Kyle) Watkins of Rochester MN; Sara (Dan) Braasch of Rochester MN;  Sons, Shawn (Donna) Lehman Rochester; Steven Lehman Rochester ,12 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren  He is preceded in death by his wife Teresa, brother William Jr. (Bill) and son William (Bill)

We wish to thank everyone who cared for Fred during the last years of his life and especially during the last few weeks. Madonna Meadows, Mayo Clinic Rochester Campus, Prairie Manor Care Center, and Mayo Clinic Austin Campus. Everyone was thoughtful, kind, and considerate, you express compassion and patience. It was truly remarkable the care he received.

Funeral Service will be privately held for immediate family due to SARS-CoV-2

Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com