John H. Wehrman

John H. Wehrman, 87, passed away Monday, September 28, 2020 at RWJ University Hospital at Hamilton with his family by his side. He was born in Pipestone, MN, and lived in Sherman, SD before settling in Ihlen, MN with his family.

After graduating from Pipestone High School, John enlisted in the United States Air Force and retired after 22 years of service.  While serving in Vietnam, John was injured in an explosion and received the Purple Heart.  He was honored and proud to later being assigned to the Presidential Squadron out of Andrews Air Force Base.

Prior to retiring from the Air Force, John and his wife, Ellen, had become smitten with Bordentown.  They had enjoyed living on Willow and Prince Streets before settling into their forever home. John instantly became an active part of the community working as a contractor, serving many years on the Bordentown Regional School District Board of Education, and serving as a Bordentown City Commissioner.  He was a member of the Bordentown Rotary Club, the Ervin V. Hamilton Post 26 American Legion, the Bordentown Historical Society, and St. Mary’s Church. He was most proud of helping establish the Bordentown Veterans Committee and Memorial and was the committee chairman at the time of his death.   His love for the city and endless involvement will greatly be missed by all.

Predeceased by his parents: Henry and Lenora Wehrman, his brother: Joel Wehrman and his sister: Jean Wehrman, and his beloved wife, Ellen Wehrman, he is survived by his sons and daughters-in-law:  John and Karen Wehrman of Penndel, PA and Paul and Janice Wehrman of Jonestown, PA. His brother and sister-in-law: James and Jeannie Wehrman of Houston, TX, his sister and late brother-in-law: Janis and Donald Eichorst of Tucson, AZ and 4 grandchildren: Zachary and Karly Wehrman, Kyle Wehrman and his wife Paige and Chelsea Wehrman.  John also has a number of nieces and nephews that he leaves behind.

Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 am Monday, October 5 at Mary, Mother of the Church, 45 Crosswicks St, Bordentown. Interment will follow in Bordentown Cemetery, Bordentown Township. Friends may call Sunday evening from 5 to 7 pm and again on Monday morning from 9 to 10 am at the Peppler Funeral Home, 122 Crosswicks St, Bordentown, NJ. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in John’s name to The Bordentown Veterans’ Committee, 324 Farnsworth Ave, Bordentown, NJ 08505.