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Helen Wehri

1935 - 2023

Helen Wehri obituary, 1935-2023, Fort Jennings, OH

BORN

1935

DIED

2023

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Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home - Jackson Township

16085 St. Rt. 634

Fort Jennings, Ohio

Helen Wehri Obituary

Helen M. Wehri

Helen M. Wehri, 87, of Fort Jennings, died at 11:14 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at Meadows of Kalida.

She was born May 2, 1935, in Fort Jennings, to the late George and Loretta (Neidert) German. She married Johnny Wehri on Oct. 1, 1955, and he preceded her in death Dec. 23, 2007.

Helen is survived by her daughter, Carol (Glenn) Miehls of McComb; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Wehri of Kalida; seven grandchildren, Steve (Christine) Wehri, Sheila (Shawn) Koenig, Renee (Eric) Steffen, Andrea (Doug) Giesige, Olivia Miehls, Jeff Miehls, and Brad Miehls; two sisters, Sally Bergfeld of Waterville and Mildred Schroeder of Shelby; and two sisters-in-law, Rose Ann German of Glandorf and Genevieve German of Fort Jennings.

She was also preceded in death by her son, David Wehri; two brothers, Elmer and Richard German; sister, Ruth Ebbeskotte; and two brothers-in-law, Gene Bergfeld and Robert Schroeder.

Helen was a homemaker and member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings. She loved cooking and caring for her family and grandkids. She enjoyed family gatherings, listening to country music, and gardening. She was always willing to help her husband on the farm.

Funeral Mass will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Fort Jennings, with Fr. Charles Obinwa officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be 2-8 p.m. Monday, March 20, 2023, at LOVE-HEITMEYER FUNERAL HOME, Jackson Township, and 9-10 a.m. Tuesday at the church.

Memorial donations may be made to American Heart Association.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Mar. 16, 2023.

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Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home - Jackson Township

16085 St. Rt. 634, Fort Jennings, OH 45844

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Fort Jennings, OH

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St. Joseph Catholic Church

Fort Jennings, OH

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Love-Heitmeyer Funeral Home - Jackson Township

16085 St. Rt. 634, Fort Jennings, OH 45844

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