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Wehrs, Brett A. Age 48, of Plano, IL passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 2, 2010. He was born on September 28, 1962 in Aurora, the son of James H. and Carole (Brown) Wehrs. Brett was united in marriage on August 22, 1992 to the former Michelle Danielak and they spent the next 18 happy years together. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and uncle who will be deeply missed by his family and friends. Mr. Wehrs was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Plano. Brett was, for many years, employed as a carpenter by Lite Construction in Montgomery. He was a member of the Carpenters Local #916 in Aurora. Brett was a member of the Newark Sportsman's Club and enjoyed both hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He also loved to do remodeling projects. Brett is survived by his wife, Michelle Wehrs of Plano; his children, Mike (Jennifer) Wehrs of Earlville, Tonya (Sean) Griesmann of Plano, Tiffanni, Mitch, Mason, and Kaitlin Wehrs, all of Plano; his grandchildren, Caleb and Kayla Griesmann, and Dominick, Jayden and Sami Jo Wehrs; his parents, James and Carole Wehrs of Plano; his brothers, Scott (Sharon) Wehrs of Downers Grove, and Gregg (Mary) Wehrs of Plano; his sister, Michele (Michael) O'Hara of Plano; as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parental and maternal grandparents. Funeral Services will be held at 5:00 PM Saturday, December 4, 2010 at Larson-Nelson Funeral Home, 1010 W. South St., (Rt. 34) Plano, with Pastor Bruce Booher officiating. Friends may visit from 1:00 PM until the Hour of Service on Saturday, December 4, 2010 at the Funeral Home in Plano. Arrangements by Nelson Funeral Homes & Crematory, www.NelsonFuneralHomes.com or 630-552-7211.

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Published by Beacon News on Dec. 3, 2010.

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Jan Kay

November 27, 2020

Can’t believe it’s been 10 years Brett!!! You are still loved & so missed..... Michelle & you children are doing well! Shocked by how much your kids look like you! It’s a pleasure to see pictures of them because it’s like seeing you!
See you on the other side!
Your friend, Jan Kay

February 21, 2019

Hey daddy i miss u so much and i wish u were here to see all the amazing things that have been going on and some times i still wonder what we would be doing if you were still here i miss u so much. -your daughter, Kaitlin wehrs

Kaitlin Wehrs

February 21, 2019

Hey daddy i miss you so much its been 8 years since i Have seen you i miss you so much and i wish you were here to see all the amazing things that have been going on the whole family misses you and sometimes i still wonder what we will be doing right now if you were still here i love you so much.

December 4, 2018

Hey Bro, 8 years without you. Seems like just yesterday we were cutting into my house for another addition, having a drink, lighting a grill, listening to country, going on vacation or just hanging out. you must have been here tonight, in the game room. I was working on some emails and all of sudden, out of nowhere, you were in my thoughts. You've been gone for 8 years but you have never once been forgotten. I miss you everyday. I often wonder what we would be doing together these days. There's days I get mad that you were taken from us so soon. I guess God has a reason for everything - I'll never understand. Love you Bro

gregg wehrs

December 7, 2017

hey my brother. brett i still miss you so much. its been 7 years you been gone now and i still feel your spirit. you always made me do the right thing and i never understand why. but now i do the things that you teach me how to do things. and i am so happy that you was my brother . the bond we had together was so strong .when i get depressed i would think of what you would say to me like get over yourself and get a grip .and now you are gone i sometimes have to think that you are still watching over me and i feel that so much .you keep me doing the right thing in life to keep me safe .i now know when the good lord calls me home you will be there to take over keeping me safe .so i dont fall out of haven and hurt myself .i do miss you so much every time i go by the schools we did together it felt like we was still there working i also cry a lot when i go by everything we have done together..... I MISS YOU SO MUCH .i ask you a favor please keep the family save in everything we all do please my brother . i miss you so much and i will still always love you even you are gone now. love always your brother gregg

gregg wehrs

December 23, 2015

hey bro its gregg when you died apart of me died and now you been gone for 5 years every day i wish you was still here and i was working with you for lite but you are gone i know you are watching over me and telling me the right thing to do in my life i love you so much as my brother and my friend and as my boss when i worked for you brett you will always be in my heart every day i look at your pic i have of you and i feel you with me i bor i miss you and i i know the day the lord calls me home i will see you again i love you my brothe and i always will

December 5, 2014

Bro, it's been been four years that you have been gone from us. It seems like it was just yesterday. You know that you are always remembered, your name is always spoken and many cheers head your way on most every weekend. I guess it's a little silly to be typing a message on this website but it helps me - gives me a place to share my thoughts. Until I see you again - love you Bro.

mitch wehrs

January 17, 2013

love you dad miss you.we alll miss you :,( love you :/

GREGG WEHRS

September 24, 2012

brett hay whats up. i know you are in heaven with the lord god and i miss you so much.i miss you as a frend and a loving brother.i will miss you always and know now that you are always watching over me.until i come to see u in heaven I MISS YOU BRO -GREGG BROTHER AND FREND-

David Wright

March 30, 2011

Sorry for your loss! Thankfully you had a strong marriage which is a tribute to your commitment to each other and your vows. God Bless. David Wright

Scott

February 27, 2011

Hey Bro, been thinking about you a lot. I miss you so much and think about you all the time. I still can't believe your gone. I keep waiting for my phone to beep and I hear "Hey Bro, you there". Love you Bro

Sheri Cox (Jorgenson)

January 30, 2011

I just saw this, via facebook (scott) I am so so very sorry. I loved your whole family, and have many wonderful memories of you all. Remember the 7th grade dance that Brett asked me to?! He was my 7th grade boyfriend, church buddy growing up, sweet heart for sure. Blessings to you all.

Mom

January 1, 2011

Brett, I miss you so much, there is a huge hole in my heart. What a wonderful son, I am so proud to say you are my son. They say only the good die young, and in your case that is very true, because you were very, very good!! What will we do without you...What can I say, except that God, will show us the way. Love you soooooooo much!! Your Ma

Cooky Carroll

December 11, 2010

Michelle...I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My Heart goes out to you....Cooky

Jan Kay

December 10, 2010

Michelle and family, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of Brett. He was truly one of the nices guys I have ever met. You and he are in our prayers. May god help you all through this grief.
Jan Kay and Jerry Williams

Carol Hogan

December 9, 2010

Michelle--I am so sorry for your loss. I know what a difficult time you and your family must be going through and how hard it will be for you all in the future without Brett. He was always very nice and so much fun to be with. My heart goes out to you and your family. Stay strong. With love, Carol

Maggie McMaster

December 7, 2010

Scott, I happen to see this in the paper over the weekend as I am still in Yorkville. I must have read it three times as I was very shocked. I met Brett once or twice when we were at Ty and he was very nice to me. I know you were very close to Brett and I can only imagine what you must be going through but I wanted to let you know that I was thinking of you and I will keep you and your family in my prayers. So sorry Scott!
Maggie McMaster

Jonell Smith

December 7, 2010

Wehrs Family,

Thinking of you at this time.

Jonell Smith

December 7, 2010

Michelle,

Thinking of you and your family.

Debbie Fernatt-Bock

December 6, 2010

Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of your husband's passing. May God's love surround you as you endure the time ahead. You will be in my prayers.

Mandi & Bob Rediger

December 6, 2010

Very sad to hear of this.
Our thoughts are with you.
I will always have the platerack that he built along w/ the other things he made in our house. may peace be w/ the family. Bob & Mandi Rediger

Karen Coglianese

December 6, 2010

Scott and the Wehrs Family, Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Anita & Doug Martin

December 5, 2010

Shelley,
Our heart and prayers go out to you and your children. God bless you in this time of sorrow and grief. Remember the good times and treasure those memories forever. Deepest sympathy.

mitch wehrs

December 5, 2010

love you dad

Steve & Pat Hatcher

December 5, 2010

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Treasure the memories and carry them with you always.

Sarah Shearer

December 5, 2010

My thoughts and prayers are with the entire wehrs family. Brett was a great great guy. I am so glad i got to see him at many of the wehrs family gatherings!! i will never forget those. He will be greatly missed by so many people! RIP

Jen Tomac

December 5, 2010

Praying for your family. Brett will be greatly missed. Curt & Jen Tomac

CINDY & AL MARTINEZ

December 4, 2010

OUR HEART AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOUR FAMILY, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.

Jeannie Frankowski

December 4, 2010

I just went to facebook and found this conversation going on about the loss of Brett. I am so, so sorry to hear about this. Shelly - we only met once. It was at Sharon and Scott's house when we were sitting at Scott's bar and I was bartending. I was doing pretend card tricks for you and Brett and we were laughing our butts off because I was just making it up as I went along and Brett was busting me. So my memory of him is with great big smile and a hardy laugh. God will see you through this and he'll ease your pain as time heals your heart. I'm glad I met Brett and my prayers are with you.

Kailee Ellis

December 4, 2010

Brett was such a fun, kind-hearted guy.I feel blessed that some of the funnest times of my life, Bret was there.I will never forget Spring Break 2009 with the Wehrs family.Singing, dancing, and acting like fools that night in the motor home was a time I will NEVER forget.There are no words to describe what a lose this is. My prayers are with the whole Wehrs family.

Dee Steward

December 4, 2010

We are so sorry to hear about Brett's passing our hearts go out to the family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers thru this very sad time.;

Beth Chism

December 4, 2010

My deepest sympahthys to Brett's entire family. I grew up with Brett and rode the school bus with him throughout our school years. He was a great kid and I'm sure a great husband, father, and grandfather. My prayers are with his family. Beth Chism (Englewood, Co.)

Steve Vacca

December 4, 2010

I am so sorry to hear about the passing of Brett. It was a shock. My prayers are with you Scott, Michelle, Greg and all of your family. I pray that God's grace and strength will sustain you in your mourning. Love always.

Jim & Debbie Goldsmith

December 3, 2010

Our prayers and heartfelt thoughts are with you Michelle and family. Please know we are here if there is anything we can do to help you and the children. May God's love keep you strong and help you all during this very difficult time.

Lori Iniguez

December 3, 2010

Michelle and Whers family, Words cannot express our deepest sympathies for your loss..Brett will be dearly missed..He was a wonderful Man..xoxo

Linda Simmons

December 3, 2010

Our deepest sympathy, thoughts and prayers go out to all the members of the Wehrs family. May God comfort you each in this dark hour of loss. Linda & Ron Simmons

Jefferey Harris

December 3, 2010

What a loss this is for us all! my heart is so broken. Family, im so sorry and im in constant prayer for u. bret is celebrating with the "reason for the season". no doubt in my mind! May god reassure you of the love of this great friend shared with us all.

Joan T.

December 3, 2010

What I remember most about Brett was that he always had a smile on his face. :)

Scott Hill

December 3, 2010

My thoughts and prayers go out toall the Wehrs family. My God be your comfort during these times of deep sorrow

Shelly Erickson

December 3, 2010

Michelle, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest sympathies go out to you and your family.

Brandon Davis

December 3, 2010

I played pool with Brett over the years. I am sorry to hear about his passing. He was allot of fun to be around. His family is in my prayers. God bless

Kailee Ellis

December 3, 2010

Brett, you were such a fun, kind-hearted guy. I feel so lucky to have gotten to share some of the funnest memories I have with you. I will never forget Spring Break Florida 2009. In the camper that one night we were all singing & dancing, and even though Scott said no more shot gunning you still grabbed another one & i actually ALMOST beat you! I will never forget those happy fun memories. I know you are up there looking down on the family. You will be greatly missed.

My prayers are with the whole Wehrs family.

Jackie Stiles

December 3, 2010

I too played pool with Brett , He was a great guy and alot of fun to be around. I'm so sorry for your loss Your family is in my prayers.

Christina Renteria

December 3, 2010

Michelle we are deeply sorry or this terrible loss. May he rest in paradise and forever carry in many hearts. God bless your family.

Yvette Liscano

December 3, 2010

Michelle and family we are very sorry for your loss. God bless your family and may he rest in paradise.

December 3, 2010

Scott, Sharon and family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Lee Grant, St. Louis, MO

December 3, 2010

To the family of Brett,
What a great guy with a smile always on his face weither he was happy or sad. Your family is in our prayers. Brett will always be in our hearts. So sorry for your loss.
Chris and Mandy(Melick)Rivenburg

MIKE WEHRS

December 3, 2010

"dad you will always be with me i will miss you very much you taught me so many things and im so greatful for that ,love you very much"

Michael Gianino

December 3, 2010

I'm so very sorry for your loss. I used to play pool with Brett at Heads or Tails in Plano. He was always a pleasure to be around, very competitive and a great sport. He will be in my prayers.

Carol (Halmagyi) Fowler

December 3, 2010

Jim & Carole..I am sorry for the loss of Brett. I use to live next door to you on Schomer Ave. I have lost both of my sons (Matt & Mike) to tragedies so I can understand the pain you are feeling. Please know that you are in my prayers.

mitch wehrs

December 3, 2010

im am going to miss you alot dad we are all going to miss you a ton you were awsome and the greatest dad ever love you

Sean Griesmann

December 3, 2010

You will be dearly missed. You were an amazing man in all aspects. Great Husbandm Father, Grandfather, Uncle, and of course being my father in-law. No one could ask for any better. You will be forever in our hearts and our souls.

Kelly & Kelley Maton

December 3, 2010

What a shocker! The world has certainly lost a wonderful guy! He will be so deeply missed by so many! Keep all the wonderful memories close to your heart and cherish each and every one. The entire Wehrs family is in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. Kelley, Kelly, Kelsey, & Kylie Maton

Jennifer Klatt

December 3, 2010

We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. With our deepest sympathy,

Tom & Jennifer Klatt

Jennifer Tomac

December 3, 2010

So very sorry for your loss. Brett was a great husband, father, & friend. He will be deeply missed. Were here for anything your family or you may need. Curt and Jennifer Tomac

Suzanne Armstrong

December 3, 2010

To the Wehrs Family, We are so sorry to hear about the sudden passing of Brett. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this very difficult time. Suzanne Armstrong, Blanche Hill and Dave Hill

Jen Tomac

December 3, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Brett was a great husband, father, & friend. Praying for your family. We are here for anything you need.
Curt and Jen Tomac

Lucia Temenos

December 3, 2010

Dear Scott and Family. We're sharing your pain. Our Prayers and thoughts are with all of you. May God Rest his soul and bring peace to all of you. God Bless. With all our Love. Yannis & Lucy Temenos

Cindy Aldrich

December 3, 2010

We were shocked to hear this and we know the sadness you are dealing with now. Please know we are a phone call away if you need anything. Our hearts and prayers are with you Michelle and your family in your time of need. God Bless-Dan and Cindy Aldrich

Debbie & Dan Piscoran

December 3, 2010

Michelle and Family, you have our deepest condolences. Brett was such a nice, good guy. A rare breed of fun-loving family man and big teddy bear. May God, family and friends bring you comfort. They say only the good die young, and he's a testament to that! Dan Piscoran and family

Jennifer Lyle

December 3, 2010

My deepest sympathy to the entire family. I cannot image what you must be feeling. Please know that we are all here for you if you ever need anything.

Doug and Jennifer (Hatcher) Lyle

Sandy Bolster

December 3, 2010

Scott & Sharon, I am deeply saddened by the news of the loss of Brett, too young to leave this earth, that is for sure. My heartfelt condolences to you and your family. Sandy Bolster

Mary & Todd Mcgowan

December 3, 2010

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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