Bill was the son of William Lehne and Marsha Lehne, and the brother of Christopher Lehne and Stacey Manganella, and the husband of Kristine Lehne.
Bill was the father to four biological children - William, Allison, Jeffrey, and Timothy - and to four adopted children - Abigail, Angela, Abriana, and Julius. Bill was the father-in-law to Zachary Dey - husband to Allison - and Lindsay Lehne - wife to William. He was blessed with two grandchildren: Elodie Lehne - daughter of William and Lindsay - and Liam Dey - son of Zachary and Allison. William and Lindsay are expecting their second daughter in October 2021.
Bill was recognized by his family as a man of integrity who consistently prioritized investing in his family above all else. His greatest desire through all ventures and trials in life was to serve all of God’s children with unconditional love. Bill and his wife Kris have welcomed over 60 foster children into their home during their 13 + years as Greenville County foster parents. His heart for children was inspired by a Biblical calling to “father the fatherless,” as commanded in Isaiah 1:17 - “Learn to do right; seek justice. Defend the oppressed. Take up the cause of the fatherless; plead the case of the widow.” He was recognized by many as a spiritual father for his capacity to love others unconditionally.
A worship service will be held on Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30 at Outreach Church in Greenville, SC, to honor Bill’s life and to glorify God through the sharing of the Gospel.
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