He was born in Bozeman, Montana, on December 15, 1951 to William and June Brock Lehman. Brock grew up in Iowa and graduated from Jefferson Community High School in 1970. In 1974 he received a degree in business from Wayne State College. He was married to Joanne Wilcox Lehman on June 30, 1973, in Cleghorn, Iowa.
Brock was employed by Valmont Industries for his entire career, where he formed numerous lifelong friendships and traded unique nicknames. He started in the Irrigation Division and ended his career as Regional Sales Manager of Tubular Products. Brock was a member of the First United Methodist Church where he endured his sons' performances in church activities and various choirs. He enjoyed spending as much time as possible outside feeding the birds and squirrels while smoking a cigar on the back deck. Brock was an avid golfer and a member of Fremont Golf Club. He loved shooting sports and was a member of the Elkhorn Valley Rifle Club, shot at the Valley Trap League on Tuesday nights, and at Harry A Koch Trap and Skeet Range. In order to protect those rights and pursuits, Brock was a committed member of the NRA. Brock also loved sports both as an athlete and spectator, and cherished the opportunities to follow and support his sons' athletic careers and later, watching and following his grandchildren's hunting, fishing, and sporting activities. Like many of us, he may have been a little too attached to the success of the Nebraska Cornhuskers.
He is survived by his wife, Joanne, 3 sons, Brock (Leah) of Sioux Center, IA, Brennan (Nikki) of Savannah, MO, Bryce (Leanne) of Garden City, MO, 10 grandchildren, sister Jill Lehman of Fremont, NE, brother Bruce Lehman of Smith Center, KS, his cat Mauw, and multiple nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Ludvigsen Mortuary on Thursday, August 20, 2020 from 5-8pm. The family asks that masks be worn. A private family funeral service will be held on Friday, August 21, 2020. Memorials may be directed to the family where they will be given to ALS in the Heartland. A live stream of the service will begin at 10:00am. Go to www.Ludvigsenmortuary.com and click on Brock's page.
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Condolences(23)
Miguel Clarke
Dallas, TX Friday, November 5, 2021 I'm very late in seeing this notice. I just did a Google search for Brock and came about his obituary. I met Brock in 1994 when I started at Valmont Industries. He was a tall and imposing-looking man with a heart of a teddy bear. I remember him fondly even 25 years after leaving Valmont. He is the type of guy who makes an impression. When you recall that impression, you are filled with the warmth that accompanied every interaction with him. We worked together nearly 4 years and I cannot recall a single disagreement. He was always ready to help and teach. When you remember your loved one, you should know his impact extended well beyond what you can see. Goodbye, old friend. This world was better when you were here with us.Von Levandowski
Kent, WA Wednesday, August 26, 2020 Brock, as my oldest cousin, was an example to me as I grew up. Do well, go to college, marry the right woman, and have a great family, career and life. A rich life. Godspeed Brock.Janet Macklin
Fremont, NE Tuesday, August 25, 2020 Joanne,We are so very sorry to learn of your loss.
May God bless you and your family.
Sincerely,
John and Janet Macklin
Kim and Lori Nickolaison
, TX Thursday, August 20, 2020 Our hearts go out to you in this time of sorrow. Lori and I pray for peace and comfort during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of Brock that I will always cherish. Deepest condolences to your entire family.Ray L Kline
CHARLOTTE, NC Thursday, August 20, 2020 Brock, you impacted my life in a very positive way -god bless you brother! Give em hell up there!Ray
Sally Ganem
Fremont, NE Thursday, August 20, 2020 Our hearts and thoughts are with your family in this difficult time. Our sincere sympathy, Sally Ganem and Dave HeinemanChad Seitz
Fremont, NE Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Very sorry to hear the loss of Brock. Thoughts and prayers to the Lehman family.Chad Seitz and family.
Kimberly K Cuda
OMAHA, NE Wednesday, August 19, 2020 My sympathies to the Lehman family. I knew of Brock from Club Fitness when he worked with Jennifer and made such great progress with his strength and fitness. I know he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.Kim Cuda
Randy Sazama
Fremont, NE Wednesday, August 19, 2020 Valmont Tubing knew him as a great sales person.He was always a joy to be around.Connie Jackson
St. Joseph, MO Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Brennan and Nikki- Praying for you and your family. May God keep his loving arms around you and your family during these difficult times. May he continue to help you understand his plan and that you continue to lean on him.Take care my friends and May God Bless you.
Sally Hiebenthal
Herman, NE Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Joann and family, Sorry for your loss.I have fond memories of our Western Waters study. Wishing you good memories of you life together.Carol Parson
Roach, MO Tuesday, August 18, 2020 Joanne and family - I worked with Brock as Sales assistant at Valmont in the Tubing division for 9 years. I was just so sad to learn that he had passed. He was always such a happy and wonderful man to work for!He is now at peace resting in our Lord's arms. I am praying for your family that you find comfort in knowing that.
God bless you!
Michael Pulido
Saint Joseph, MO Monday, August 17, 2020 So sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family during this most difficult time.Marv Ridder
Fremont, NE Monday, August 17, 2020 Valmont Tubing divisionBob Thornburg
Fremont, NE Monday, August 17, 2020 Lehman Family,Our sincerest sympathy at this time of loss. What a special husband/dad/grandpa who loved his family, Fremont, nature, sports.
May you take time to share your favorite memories; that will help you smile.
Eileen & Bob Thornburg
Debbie Jokumsen
Fremont, NE Monday, August 17, 2020 Joanne And family, I was so sorry to read of Brocks death. I am sending prayers your way that God wraps his arms tightly around the entire family during your time of grief. Boys hold onto your mom as she will need you the next few days weeks and months. You are such a wonderful family I know that the boys will take care of you Joanne. Brock was a wonderful man.Kelly Ringle
Fremont, NE Sunday, August 16, 2020 So sorry for your loss , my thoughts and prayers are with you all. May our heavenly father wrapped his arms around your family and comfort you all sent love and prayers.Jean Brown
FREMONT, NE Sunday, August 16, 2020 Joann and boys, you do not know me, I worked at Valmont and the greatest privilege to meet Brock he was an absolute wonderful human being. He is going to be missed by so many people. I felt like I knew all of you cause we would talk about you Joann and also the boys so I feel like I know you. I am a sport person as well as he is and we would talk sports but also about his family, I just want to tell you again what a wonderful person he was and will be missed, Gods Blessing to all you and lots of prayers.Jeanne and Jim Brown
Becky L Hass Specht
Fremont, NE Saturday, August 15, 2020 I am so sorry for all of you at this time. Knowing it would happen doesn't mean it's any easier. I'm grateful for all the life lessons I have learned from Brock and Joanne both. It has been an honor to know all of you. I loved listening to Brock's choice in music and he helped me get my playlist in order for my bike. I will definitely think of him often. Respectively, BeckyRon and Dorothy Clayton
Fremont, NE Saturday, August 15, 2020 Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.Maynard and Linda Manka
Fremont, NE Friday, August 14, 2020 Our sincere sympathies on your loss. Brock certainly left MANY memories for all of you to share with one another as well with those that care so much for your family. He had a smile and mile wide. Always had a good story or two to tell as well. You boys take good care of your Mom! She is a STRONG, CARING and LOVING person for sure, but will always need you to keep her strength up. We said a prayer for all of you today that God would touch you with his healing hand and give you comfort and peace you need as you "celebrate" Brock's life!Cindy Stollberg
Scribner, NE Thursday, August 13, 2020 I am so sorry, Joanne. Brock was a nice guy.It was fun to be around you two when you were dating and would include some of us in your time together. I hate this for you.
Cindy
John Groh
North Bend, NE Thursday, August 13, 2020 Brock will be missed by many friends and business associates. His career with Valmont allowed him to touch many other employees--where he always had kind words and a funny story to relate. And many business associates he dealt with over his career. I'm sure he has already signed up for pick-up basketball team in heaven.All my heartfelt condolences to his family.