Charles Eugene “Shorty” Lehrmann, 91, of McGregor, Texas, passed away peacefully on November 6, 2026. Born on December 8, 1934, in Coryell City, Texas, Shorty lived a long and meaningful life marked by hard work, devotion to family, and the simple joys that made life special.

Shorty was a man who understood the value of hard work and took pride in providing for his family. He attended school through the ninth grade and went on to build a career as a warehouse foreman with Foster Wheeler in McGregor, where he faithfully worked for more than 20 years. His dedication and strong work ethic were a reflection of the kind of man he was.

On June 28, 1958, Shorty married the love of his life, Mildred Barnard, at St. John Lutheran Church in Coryell City. Together, they built a life and raised their family, sharing many years of love and memories. Mildred preceded him in death, but the love they shared and the life they built together remain a treasured part of their family's story.

Shorty found happiness in the quiet pleasures of life. He enjoyed gardening, tending to the things he planted and watching them grow. He also loved building birdhouses and assembling model cars, hobbies that reflected his patience, creativity, and appreciation for making something with his own hands. Whether working on a project or spending time with family, Shorty found contentment in the everyday moments that make a life well lived.

His faith was an important part of his life, and he was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in McGregor. Shorty's legacy is found not only in the work of his hands, but also in the family he loved, the life he built, and the memories that will continue to be shared for generations.

Shorty was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mildred; his parents; his siblings; and his great-grandson, Sterling Redmon.

Those left to cherish his memory include “his girls”, Janet Harper and her husband, Bobby, and Carolyn Flowers and her husband, Rick; his grandchildren, Kristy Cummings and her husband, Allen, Amanda Guthrie and her husband, Jed, Kevin Harper and his wife, Brittany, Justin Redmon and his wife, Jennifer, and Kelli Schwake and her fiancé, Chance Massey; and his great-grandchildren, Zachary Harper, Matthew Cummings, Kamrynn Cummings, Dee Guthrie, Haylee Guthrie, Landon Harper, Karson Harper, Ryleigh Harper, Ashleigh Harper, Braxton Reierson, Kinzlee Redmon, Teeghan Redmon, Stetson Redmon, Jaxson Schwake, and Hadlee Schwake. He also leaves behind his step-grandchildren, Richard Flowers, Troy Flowers, and Tamara Lawrence; his step-great-grandson, Bradley Flowers; and numerous nieces and nephews.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt appreciation to the staff of McGregor Wellness and Rehab and Gentiva Hospice for the kindness, compassion, and care shown to Shorty.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, November 10, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Home in McGregor. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 11, at 2:00 p.m. at Cole Funeral Home, with burial to follow at McGregor Cemetery.

Though Shorty will be deeply missed, his memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. His hands spent a lifetime working, planting, creating, and building, but the most meaningful things he leaves behind cannot be held in one's hands. They are found in the love of his family, the memories they share, and the legacy of a life well lived.