Author Topic: Tom Lehmann has Passed Away (Read 34906 times)

Brian Hernandez · « **on:** December 12, 2020, 09:32:33 PM »

I was informed today by Tom "The Dough Doctor" Lehmann's wife that he passed away this afternoon from his battle with Covid. He was surrounded by family. Her message was very short.

"Tom passed away this afternoon. He is with the Lord now."

Tom was the most knowledgeable, selfless, professional in our industry that I have ever had the honor of knowing and working with. He was a great friend and always willing to help with anything. He never belittled you for you ignorance or lack of knowledge about a topic. Instead, he would make sure you walked away understanding it very clearly.

As anyone who got to meet Tom or spend any time with him knew, he always had a story for every occasion. Forever the epic tale teller, his stories were always full of important information which made them worth listening to every second of. He will be missed and forever in my heart and the heart of our industry.

God Bless Tom. You will be missed my friend. Light those ovens in the sky and save me a seat at your table. You better have some bread ready for when I come knocking.

EDIT (12/12/21): For a recent PMQ article reminding readers of Tom’s accomplishments over a 50-year career, see https://www.pmq.com/tom-lehmann/.

Little bean · « **Reply #1 on:** December 12, 2020, 09:37:56 PM »

My goodness, will never forget hearing him speak at pizza expo, Rest In Peace and my condolences to Tom’s family.....

waltertore · « **Reply #2 on:** December 12, 2020, 10:10:15 PM »

That is so sad. Brian said it all. He helped me out many times and Norma and I got to hang with him at the pizza convention. There will be a big hole in the pizza world. and in my soul

paulrevere73 · « **Reply #3 on:** December 12, 2020, 10:52:58 PM »

I am deeply saddened to learn of Tom’s passing.
A true giver.
May he rest in Peace. My family’s thoughts and prayers are with Tom and his family, tonight and always.

May his memory be eternal 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Ernie

HansB · « **Reply #4 on:** December 12, 2020, 10:56:55 PM »

Very sad to hear this. A bad week for the pizza industry, first Shawn Randazzo and now Tom. Tom will be sorely missed, RIP.

Glutenboy · « **Reply #5 on:** December 12, 2020, 11:09:00 PM »

I am so sorry to hear this. My condolences to his family and friends.

goosta · « **Reply #6 on:** December 12, 2020, 11:10:25 PM »

Oh no! I’m so sad to hear this. What a great loss to the world. I was always amazed with the amount of energy he put into answering questions and providing all the help he could to people here. RIP.

MagnumPI · « **Reply #7 on:** December 12, 2020, 11:15:48 PM »

Brian,
Wow, very sorry you had to convey that news and sorry to hear of Toms passing.
He will be missed for sure. Although I never met Tom I was a follower and really appreciated his bottomless knowledge and willingness to help all of us advance our pizza making skill set.
My condolences to his family.
Mag

sodface · « **Reply #8 on:** December 12, 2020, 11:16:20 PM »

This is terrible news. Rest in peace Tom.

Dmitri · « **Reply #9 on:** December 12, 2020, 11:19:06 PM »

I’m so sorry to hear this. I learned so much from Tom through this forum. His willingness to share his knowledge inspired me to do the same in multiple Facebook pizza groups. It’s after 11pm but I’m going to go make dough right now for pizza tomorrow in his honor. RIP

jsaras · « **Reply #10 on:** December 12, 2020, 11:20:13 PM »

I’m sad to hear about this. It’s a huge loss to the pizzamaking community. His class and generosity will not be forgotten. God bless his family.

Jackitup · « **Reply #11 on:** December 12, 2020, 11:53:13 PM »

Aside from his vast knowledge, he was a great person who I got to know here on this forum thru message exchanges and wish I could have met him in person! We had a lot of like interests beyond baking and pizza in the hunting, shooting and fishing......
God bless you Tom and family, you will be missed a very long time, irreplaceable!!!!

Dmitri · « **Reply #12 on:** December 13, 2020, 12:10:20 AM »

Does anyone know what Tom’s favorite pizza was?I’d love to know his favorite type and toppings. It would be a way for us all to remember him

nickyr · « **Reply #13 on:** December 13, 2020, 12:31:05 AM »

Nooooooooooo

RIP Tom, the most helpful guy ever

gordonderp · « **Reply #14 on:** December 13, 2020, 02:26:42 AM »

Condolences to the Lehmann family, his posts across this forum and on pizza today have been extremely helpful for me and a lot of pizza makers all over the world

wotavidone · « **Reply #15 on:** December 13, 2020, 03:05:19 AM »

A bloke I never met or spoke to has passed away on the other side of the world and I am deeply saddened, which shows what a special man he was, I guess.
RIP Bunji

ARenko · « **Reply #16 on:** December 13, 2020, 04:46:23 AM »

Thank you Brian for letting us know. Sad news. RIP Tom.

texmex · « **Reply #17 on:** December 13, 2020, 05:51:08 AM »

I'm so sad to hear of this. Condolences to the family.

Yael · « **Reply #18 on:** December 13, 2020, 06:41:50 AM »

Oh noooo

Tom, you can't dye! We didn't even get to meet...

I'll always remember you! You can be proud on how much you helped others. An on your knowledge envied by all of us. I'll miss reading your posts.

Have fun wherever you are now, I'll light a candle for you.

foreplease · « **Reply #19 on:** December 13, 2020, 08:06:15 AM »

Thank you, Brian, I’m so sorry this is how it ended for the Doc and his family. What a terrific photo you have to remember him by! He leaves behind a tremendous body of work and legacy like no other. Yet, knowing him only by his exchanges here, I sense these things were 3rd or 4th on his list of ‘things that are important to me.’

If any of us are not better bakers than we were before first hearing of Tom and reading his posts, it's our own fault. This is a sad day for his many friends and followers here.