Lanny E. "Red" Wehrle

May 27, 1952 ~ January 30, 2014
Lanny E. "Red" Wehrle, age 61, passed away at St. Luke's Hospital in Chesterfield, MO. He was born May 27, 1952 in Vandalia to Max and (Kay (Beesley) Wehrle. He married Karen Belcher on July 29, 1977 in Tamalco, IL. He is survived by his parents, his wife, his children Lanny Todd Wehrle, Zachary (Ashlee) Wehrle, Brittany (Brian) Meskil, his step-son Michael (Jennifer) Belcher, his brothers and sisters, Dan (Connie) Wehrle, Linda (Roy) Alton, Tim (Mary) Wehrle, Jill Wehrle, Shawn (Angel) Wehrle, and Tasha (Chad) Johnson. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren. He grew up in Mulberry Grove and attended Mulberry schools. He had worked as an operater for Local 520. He also worked for Midwest Commodities, The Village of Mulberry Grove, Blankenship Construction. He had also worked for Ron Davison and last worked for Pleasant Mound Township. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family.
Service:
Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at 11 AM
Young Funeral Home
Visitation:
Monday, February 3, 2014 from 5-8 PM
Young Funeral Home
Went to school with Lanny and later we worked together for a couple of years. He had a great sense of humor and loved life. My sympathy goes to his family and to his parents.
Sympathy to entire family. Thinking of you Kay.
So sorry to hear of red's passing. He was a great neighbor and friend. He will be missed by so many that knew him.
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. RED WAS ALWAYS SO NICE TO US ALL. HE WILL BE MISSED.