Daniel Judson Lehman, age 50, of Coldwater, died Thursday, March 4, 2021, at his residence.

He was born September 11, 1970 in Celina to the late Daniel Judson Lehman Sr. and Mary (McCallister) Lehman of Coldwater.

He is also survived by a sister Kara (Charles) Norris of Ashburn, VA; nephews Benjamin & Samuel; and mother-in-law Melinda McDonough, brother-in-law Tom McDonough and was a beloved uncle to his family.

He is preceded in death by his wife Kelley McDonough in 2018, father-in-law Jack McDonough.

Jud graduated from Celina High School in 1989 where he was active in music, drama, and the marching band.

He graduated from Ohio University in 1993 in communication and journalism.

He worked as a teacher in Wapakoneta, Van Wert and finally Coldwater where he taught Language Arts in middle school and broadcasting in high school. He was assistant band director, music and drama director for the middle school and high school and was the Cavalier Stadium announcer.

A celebration of life will be held September 18, 2021, at Coldwater Community Park, shelter house #1, located behind the pool from 1-4 p.m. Family, friends, former students, classmates, colleagues and others touched by his life are invited to come share memories of Jud.