Leila Cyrice Lehmann, 84, of Shell Lake passed away on Sunday, June 12.

She was born at home on August 16, 1937 in Spooner, WI to Cyril and Leila (Ashley) Christiansen.

She moved with her family to Shell Lake in third grade, graduated from Shell Lake High School and remained in Shell Lake until her death. She married Dean Lehmann in 1953 and later divorced.

Leila was a member of the Shell Lake United Methodist church for about 70 years and was a longtime member of their choir. She worked at the Shell Lake clinic for nearly thirty years as a medical billing specialist while raising her five children. She loved flowers of all varieties and motorcycle trips with her friend Jim.

Leila is survived by her children: Charlie (Patti) Lehmann, Roxanne (Jerry) Thompson, Melinda Lehmann, Andrew (Tammy) Lehmann, and Deborah Lehmann; 16 Grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister: Carol Sturdevant; and many other friends and family.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Cyril and Leila Christiansen and sister: Roseann Lindemann.

Services will be at 11 AM, Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at the Shell Lake United Methodist Church with Pastor Jean Waldron officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service and burial will follow at the Shell Lake Cemetery.

Last Update: Jun 15, 2022 4:59 pm CDT