Karen Sue Lehman

Karen S. Lehman, age 84, of Fort Wayne, Indiana passed away on Friday, July 3, 2026. She was born June 17, 1942, in Rensselaer, Indiana to the late Woodrow and Georgia Utterback.

Karen worked for General Electric aircraft division (which was purchased by Lockheed Martin) for 25 years. She loved all young children, especially her 8 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She also loved going to plays and musicals. She was an awesome seamstress having created several interiors for antique cars being restored by her late husband Larry. She was also a talented artist, having painted several butterflies and hummingbirds.

Karen is survived by her children, Steven (Barbara) Lehman, Thomas (Kathy) Lehman, William “Bill” (Shawn) Lehman; sisters Sally Andre of Canton, GA and Jill Hoffman of League City, TX.

She was predeceased in death by her parents Woodrow and Georgia Utterback; her husband, Larry Lehman; her brother Max Utterback and sister Gloria Raichart.

Funeral Service is 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026, at D.O. McComb & Sons Funeral Homes - Covington Knolls, 8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, with calling two hours prior. Burial services will be held at 3:00 pm at Greenlawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Shriners Children's Hospital.