William (Bill) Arthur Lehnebach died November 13, 2020, at the age of 70. He is preceded in death by his father, Arthur Lehnebach, Chicago IL, and brother-in-law Jeff Hermach, Kansas City MO. Bill is survived by his significant other, Deanna Brooks, Portland OR, his mother, Katherine Lehnebach, Lee Summit MO, his sister, Anita Hermach, Kansas City MO, his nephew, Jon Hermach, Kansas City MO, his nephew and wife, Steve and Cheryl Hermach, Ballwin MO, and his great nieces, Karen and Kate Hermach, Chicago IL, and Ballwin MO.
Bill was born on March 27, 1950 in Chicago IL. He graduated college from the University of Illinois, Accountancy, and earned an MBA from Northern Illinois University. After working in Chicago at Esmark, Inc. for seven years, he moved to Portland OR where he worked for PGE and PNGC.
Bill loved sports and played competitive tennis in college and graduate school. Later he developed a love for running, biking, and swimming. He competed in numerous running and biking events, marathons, triathlons, and an Ironman. He was a valued player on intermural sport teams for baseball and basketball and enjoyed the camaraderie it provided.
Growing up three blocks from Wrigley Field, he had a lifelong love of the Cubs. So much so that he chose his second home to be in the Phoenix AZ area where he was able to attend numerous spring training games. He also traveled all over the US to watch the Cubs at home and away games and enjoyed seeing other teams at their stadiums as well.
Travel, both domestic and international, scuba diving, and hiking through National Parks were other passions of Bill’s, all enjoyed with his significant other of 30 years, Deanna. Bill had been to 40 National parks. One of his bucket list items was to dive the Barrier Reef in Australia which he did in 2019.
He loved classical music and most of the performing arts including symphony, opera, and theater performances. He attended the Ashland Shakespearean Festival one to two times a year for 29 years.
Bill had a keen mind and memory, with knowledge on many topics, a sharp wit, and an infectious laugh. He really did live life large. He was a loving partner, a loyal and generous friend, and a valued and supportive work colleague. He will be very much missed by his family and friends.
Life celebrations will be postponed until after the COVID threat is diminished. In lieu of flowers please send donations to Friends of the Children, 44 NE Morris St., Portland OR, 97212.
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