July 21, 2022 – California – Richard Maximilian Lehn passed away on July 7, 2022 in Newport Beach California due to health complications.
He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Clarice D. Lehn and children: Richard Anton Lehn (Cari), Jacqueline Lehn Dupont (Marc Carlson) and Mark Jonathan Lehn (Svetlana) and stepchildren Tom Beckes (Sue) and Bob Beckes (Emily). Richard had 20 Grandchildren who he adored: Richard, Rachel, Rebecca, R. Jacob, Jenna, Richard, Quentin, Madison, Anastasia, Sophia, Matthew, Anna, Eva, Anders, Paige, Ian, Mareesa, Blake, Branden and Brent.
Richard was born May 17, 1938 in Polk Township (Slinger area) Wisconsin and moved to San Diego, California while serving in the Navy. He was also a proud partner with his nephew John Weinrich in Newport Shores Restaurant in Port Washington Wisconsin.
He attended Port Washington High School. Richard is preceded by his eight siblings and father: Anton. Siblings: George, Mary Lou, Albert, Tony, Lillian, Johanna, Tom and William (Billy).
He was orphaned at age two and was the last of his eight siblings to pass away.
Richard graduated from the University of Wisconsin (NROTC Scholarship) and Loyola Law School. Richard was one of the proud founders of the Downey Kiwanis Foundation dedicated to the disabled and other worthy causes for the city of Downey.
He practiced law at Ardis & Lehn located in Downey, CA., with his beloved partner Haygood Ardis for many years. In honor of his life please donate to: Downey Kiwanis Foundation – Richard Maximilian Lehn Scholarship, which is a college scholarship dedicated to a student without parents. Downey Kiwanis Foundation: PO Box 793 Downey, CA 90241- Attention Gary Nesbitt: 562-861-9779.
A Vigil and Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 22 starting at 10:15 a.m. at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Newport Beach, California.
