Mark E. Lehmann

Mark Evan Lehmann, 72, of Los Fresnos, TX passed away on June 25, 2024 in his home from a battle with cancer. Mark is survived by wife Diana; brother Ron, sisters Kelly & Kathy, 3 children: Rachel, Cortney, Owen, 9 grandkids, 1 niece, 1 nephew & many others. 

Mark was born in Corpus Christi, Texas to Ronald Lehmann who died of Polio & Louise Maxine Landers; who remarried Ed O’Dowd. In 1966, the family moved to Salina, KS. Mark missed Texas & would frequently visit grandparents in Canyon Lake, TX where the family spent many wonderful summers. Although Mark later finished high school with a GED, he was known to be brilliantly talented with whatever he set his mind to. In ’71, Mark proudly served in the Navy as a shipfitter where he welded & became a tradesman in support of the Vietnam War. Mark married, had children, & moved to Lawrence, KS where he excelled as a general contractor, property manager, & entrepreneur. In 2000, Mark embarked a new chapter with Diana, marrying in 2009. They built a life with cherished memories, friends, & family in KS but their hearts were called to TX where they retired to Laguna Vista full time in 2020. 

Mark indulged in solving world problems over a cup of coffee, loved his animals, boating, fishing & more fishing, watching wildlife, and was an advocate for nature. After being diagnosed with cancer, Mark was tenacious in living a healthy life to the fullest, & was surrounded by family until the end. Mark will be deeply missed, but loved ones are encouraged to share memories in remembrance of him. A celebration of life will be held in the future, details to follow.