Jack Otto Lehmann

with an always helping hand.

Jack passed on Sunday, September 29, 2024 in Centralia, Washington surrounded by his loving

family; he was born on February 11, 1948 in Portland, Oregon to Donald and Deloris Lehmann.

Jack attended Benson Polytechnic High School in Oregon, then graduated from Multnomah

College. Jack honorably served his county, joining the Navy in 1967, where he received the

National Defense Service Medal. In 1998 he married his best friend Debbie in Tenino.

Jack was a caring person, and helped all people who needed it- friend, family, or stranger. One

of his proudest moments came at just 18 years old when he and four friends rescued a 14 years

old girl from drowning at Cape Lookout State Park. The boys battled stormy currents and

treacherous conditions to bring her to safety. This act of heroism earned Jack the American Red

Cross Certificate of Recognition for Extraordinary Personal Action and the Carnegie Medal for

Heroism. This selfless act was one of many of Jack’s; he was always happy to help. Jack

continued to help all those he could professionally, working as a Drug Counselor for the

Salvation Army, Thurston County Jail, and Eugenia Center.

In his free time, Jack enjoyed building models, gardening, reading, and spending time with his

grandkids.

Jack is survived by his wife and best friend of 26 years Debbie Lehmann; children Lacey

Lehmann, Michelle Lehmann, Jason (Amanda) Stidham, Angela Stidham, and Chris (Holly)

Stidham; sister Sue; and grandkids Owen, Miles, Bronson, Finley, and Christopher "Ralph." He is

preceded in death by parents Donald and Deloris.

A Celebration of Life potluck will be held on Saturday, November 2nd at 11am at The Salvation

Army, 303 N. Gold Street in Centralia. If you knew Jack you were a friend; please come and

share a plate, memories, and love.

Jack was a great man and will be greatly missed.