Paul Martin Lehenbauer was born on June 30, 1925 in Arroio Do Meio, Brazil to Conrad and Magdalena (Wallner) Lehenbauer. The Lord took him home on March 31, 2018 to celebrate Easter in heaven with Him. Paul was baptized in the Christian faith in Brazil and confirmed his faith on April 2, 1939 at St. Paul Lutheran in Nokomis IL. From 1943-1946, Paul served in the United States Army Air Force. He graduated from Concordia Seminary in Springfield IL in 1952 and married Victoria Hoffmeyer on November 29, 1952.
Rev. Paul Lehenbauer went to Brazil for mission work initially and then served the congregations of St. Paul in Bridger, Montana and St. John in Belfry, Montana; Christ the Savior in George, Washington and Our Savior in Ephrata, Washington; Peace in Deshler, Ohio and Grace in Weston, Ohio and began the mission congregation Abiding Word in Bowling Green, Ohio.
Paul is survived by:
Wife: Victoria (Hoffmeyer) Lehenbauer
Children: Martin Lehenbauer, Connie (and Rev. Mark) Barz, John (and Renee) Lehenbauer, Alan Lehenbauer, Philip Lehenbauer, Steven (and Becky) Lehenbauer, Timothy Lehenbauer
Brother: Osmar (and Katherine) Lehenbauer
19 Grandchildren (12 spouses) and 23 Great Grandchildren
Memorials
St. Luke’s Lutheran Church and School (for Scholarship funds), Oviedo, FL
Lutheran Haven Benevolent Care Fund, Oviedo, FL
A Celebration of Life will be held 2 PM Thursday, April 5, 2018 at St. Luke's Lutheran Church.
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