THE EPISCOPAL OFFICE AND THE BOARD OF PENSION AND HEALTH BENEFITS

It is with sadness that we inform you of the death of Rev. Dr. Merle Lehman, a retired member of the California-Pacific Conference, on September 12, 2023.

Rev. Lehman is survived by his spouse, Anita, and children: Rebecca, Christina, Liesl, and Diana.

A private memorial service will be held.

The family requests that no condolences be sent.

We give God thanks for brother Merle. Let us keep his loved ones in our prayers.

Peace,

Rev. Dr. Dottie Escobedo-Frank
Resident Bishop of the Los Angeles Area
The United Methodist Church