March 6, 2024 Dear Donna, Kelly, Jennifer Tom, Phil, and families… Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in the painful and untimely loss of your beloved, husband, father, brother, father-in-law, and grandfather. May you all continue to find comfort and hope from our thoughts, prayers, and reassurances that so many others care and remember you in your loss and grief. Although words from friends can’t take away the sadness you have in your heart or ease the loneliness that comes when loved ones have parted. Our trust is that you will find that inner strength to continue as a tribute, to “Tom’s” great memories with each of you and with us. Og Mandino, the famous author wrote, “So each of us in our own way, endures our loss, but cherishes the memories. Just as it should be.” However, when one’s heart is frozen in shock from the loss of a loved one, it is family and friends who share their expressions of compassion and friendship which help to sustain us and soften the painful grieving process. We deeply regret seeing you lose such a precious loved one. We mourn the loss for you and will continue to celebrate life in Tom’s memory… We tried to attend the funeral service only to realize we arrived at the wrong Soller-Baker and to reach the other one would have meant we would have missed the service. Nonetheless, our thoughts and our prayers are with you. We hope our message will continue to bring you some measure of comfort. “Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal.” May peace replace your heartache and bountiful warm memories remain. In closing, “The nicest place to be is in someone’s thoughts. The safest place to be is in someone’s prayers. And the best place to be is in God’s hands.” With kindest regards…God Bless... Cay and Norm

An awesome human being who devoted his life in service to others. You will be missed. Rest in peace friend. Blessings and prayers to the Lehman family as you grieve the loss of a great man.

He was a great man I enjoyed working with him very much. I'm so very sorry for your loss and prayers for the family and friends 🧡 God Bless you. Sincerely. George and Diane Buck

I have many fond memories of Tom from BGFD and Ra-COM from my years at TEAS. Condolences to his family.

Dear Donna, Tommy, Kelly, Jenny and families. We’re holding all of you in our prayers for peace and comfort. Tom gave so much that made the world a much better place. His kindness and life of integrity and service was an example to so many. He was a wonderful guy. God Bless.

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Tom was one great man. May he rest in peace with all of the past Tippecanoe Township Firefighters 🙏🙏

He was a good leader and cared about his community. RIP Tom. 🙏🙏🙏

Long story short (if that's possible) - In the early years I didn't know Tom however, I went to school with Tom's Brother Phil at Valparaiso Technical Institute back in the mid 60's - Fast forward to the early to mid 70's when I reconnected with Phil and then met Tom through Ivan Wiley and Dick Hoadley for some service on some GE and Motorola Two-way business band radios - As time went on we our paths continued to cross - We eventually hooked-up on the communication side with their community business band 800 repeater system featuring Motorola equipment - A long term relationship and a great example of people helping people with Tom and Phil - I'm saddened to read of Tom's passing - Rest in peace - We'll reconnect on the airways on the otherside - Mark Thompson

In memory of Thomas E. Lehman, Missy lit a candle

Sending hugs and prayers to Toms family and the Tippecanoe vol fire dept family. I remember when I was on the dept my first time running signal 10 it was in the grass truck. I was so nervous, but Tom was riding shot gun with me and talked me through the process and my case of the nerves. I will never forget his advice and his kindness.

Donna, Kelly, Jenny and Tom, I am so sorry to learn of Tom’s health issues and his passing. Such an awful disease. You have my deepest condolences and your family will be in my prayers.

In memory of Thomas E. Lehman, Michael & Mary Owens lit a candle

I had the privilege to know and work with Tom during my time as Deputy Chief with Lafayette Fire Department. Tom was great to work with on the issues that impacted Battle Ground Fire, Lafayette Fire and the other mutual aid departments in Tippecanoe County. He was dedicated to his department and the Town of Battle Ground. He was also a good friend whom I could always count on for a good laugh. My deepest sympathy to his family on his passing. He will be missed. Dr. Dennis L. McElhoe Fort Mill South Carolina

I remember Tom as being so dedicated, like his brother and father, to the BGFD. My condolences to his family and the firefighters who selfishly devote much time and effort to this beautiful community.

In memory of Thomas E. Lehman, Pam Carpenter lit a candle

In memory of Thomas E. Lehman, shawn hill lit a candle

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.