Herman Edward Wehr, age 91, of Evansville, Indiana (formerly Ireland, Indiana), passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at home.
Herman was born in Ireland, Indiana, on March 20, 1931, to Edward and Helen (Renner) Wehr. He married Dolores Hasenour on October 6, 1953, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony. Following the passing of Dolores, he married Helen Byrne at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Rockport, Indiana where he resided until her passing.
Herman was a US Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. Following his return home, he worked in the construction industry in Jasper and Evansville until his retirement in 1995.
Herman enjoyed fishing with close friends and family, and bird and deer hunting with his brother, son, and grandson
He is survived by son Lary Wehr (Leigh Ann), Henderson, KY; grandson Renner Wehr; granddaughter Kristen Thomas (Matt) ; great-grandchildren Anna and Evelyn Thomas; son-in-law Mike Braun, Jasper; sisters Viola Wylie, Bloomington, and Eileen Vogler (Charlie), Jasper; and many nieces and nephews
He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife Dolores; second wife Helen; daughter Debra Braun; son Keith Wehr; granddaughter Ashley Braun; brother Norbert Wehr; and sister Helene Matthews.
A Mass of Christian burial for Herman will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland, Indiana, with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The VFW Post #673 will conduct military graveside rites.
A visitation will be held prior to the Mass from 9:00 AM until 11:00 AM at St. Mary Catholic Church in Ireland.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Honor Flight of Southern Indiana – www.honorflightsi.org, St. Mary Catholic Church, or St. Bernard Catholic Church, Rockport.
Online condolences can be made at www.becherkluesner.com
