Roland Lee Lehmann, 56, was born in Kingsville, Texas on September 13, 1964, and passed away suddenly on February 18, 2021.

Roland is survived by his loving wife of 29 years, Amy, and their beloved son, Terence. Other survivors include his parents, Richard and Brigitta Lehmann; brothers, Richard of Broussard, Louisiana; Michael (Tracy) of New Braunfels, Texas; nephew Karl Lehmann, niece Kimberly Lehmann (Matthew) and great niece Julianne Rose Lanclos and great nephew Liam Lanclos; niece Halli Shannon McKee, niece Carrie Ann Baade (Kris) and nephew, David Wm. Jones; nephews Christopher Lehmann and Nicholas Lehmann; aunt Ingrid Sedlacek, of Karlshrue, Germany, and cousin Dieter Erkeling of Karlshrue, Germany.    Also surviving are his mother-in-law Peggy Connell and sisters-in-law Patti Steed and Jan Jones (Dave).  Roland was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Mitzi and Karl Sedlacek, and paternal grandparents, Rosa and Karl Lehmann; father- in-law William Eugene "Bill" Connell, nephew Conal Patrick McKee, and sister-in-law Karen Lehmann.

Roland was confirmed at St. Peter Lutheran Church and grew to know Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. Roland was employed by MEHOP and was owner of Lehmann Enterprises.

Roland loved and enjoyed each and every day of his life.  Those who knew him loved his larger-than-life personality, and those lucky enough to get one of his wonderful hugs counted themselves lucky. He had a new appreciation of life after surviving colon cancer in 2004 and becoming the proud father of his precious son, Terence.  Roland could always be found on the soccer field and most recently the basketball court where Terence actively played sports. Roland was very involved in Terence's life.

Roland was a proud member of the Bay City Youth Soccer Board and coached his son's soccer team, Coastal Raiders, for many years. Roland was an avid supporter of the Bay City Blackcat Football team and in 1982, coached under Ron Mills, was honored to receive First Team All-District Linebacker. After high school graduation, Roland attended Wharton County Junior College and earned an Associates Degree in electronics. Roland and his father went into business together at Rick's Electronics in 1983. Roland then began a part-time business, Lehmann Enterprises, as a federal firearms dealer and enjoyed firearms service and sales.  He was a member of the El Campo Gun Range.  Roland was a proud Texan and an American patriot.

Services will be held on Friday February 26, 2021, at First Baptist Church of Bay City with Dr. Michael Zimmerman officiating. Visitation will be at 9 a.m. with service to follow at 10 a.m. Interment will follow at Cedarvale Cemetary with Vicar Laura Anderson of St. Peter Lutheran Church officiating.  Pallbearers will be Rick Lehmann, Mike Lehmann, Craig Standlee, Nathan Cashion, James McDonald, Jamie Svetlik, Corey McCray and Adrian Hartsfield.  Honorary Pallbearers will be Mike Berry, Lorne Webster, Carey Orsak, Freddie Jackson, Bret Attaway, Aaron Attaway, Todd Attaway, Matthew Lanclos and Karl Lehmann.

Roland touched the lives of all who knew him. His closest friends and family referred to him, fondly, as "The Protector."  Roland will forever remain in our hearts and will be greatly missed.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to Baycel Federal Credit Union, c/o Terence M. Lehmann Education Fund, 2320 6th Street, Bay City, TX 77414. 979-244-3995.