Richard Maximilian Lehn

May 17, 1938 - July 7, 2022

Richard Maximilian Lehn passed away on July 7, 2022 in Newport Beach California due to health complications. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Clarice D. Lehn and children: Richard Anton Lehn (Cari), Jacqueline Lehn Dupont (Marc Carlson) and Mark Jonathan Lehn (Svetlana) and stepchildren Tom Beckes (Sue) and Bob Beckes (Emily). Richard had 20 Grandchildren who he adored: Richard, Rachel, Rebecca, R. Jacob, Jenna, Richard, Quentin, Madison, Anastasia, Sophia, Matthew, Anna, Eva, Anders, Paige, Ian, Mareesa, Blake, Branden and Brent. Richard was born May 17, 1938 in Polk (Slinger area) Wisconsin. Richard is preceded by his eight siblings and father: Anton. Siblings: George, Mary Lou, Albert, Tony, Lillian, Johanna, Tom and William (Billy). He was orphaned at age two and was the last of his eight siblings to pass away. He graduated from the University of Wisconsin (NROTC Scholarship) and Loyola Law School. Richard was an active Downey Kiwanis member and philanthropist for the underserved and vulnerable, and numerous other charities and causes. He practiced law at Ardis & Lehn located in Downey, CA., with his beloved partner Haygood Ardis for many years. Richard was cofounder of the Downey Kiwanis Foundation and a proud Kiwanian. In honor of his life please donate to: Downey Kiwanis Foundation- Richard Maximilian Lehn Scholarship, which is a college scholarship dedicated to a student without parents. Downey Kiwanis Foundation: PO Box 793 Downey, CA 90241- Attention Gary Nesbitt: 562-861-9779. A Vigil and Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, July 22nd starting at 10:15am at Our Lady Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Newport Beach, California.