Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Feb 16, 1941 – Dec 10, 2017 (Age 76)
Joseph J. Wehrle Jr., 76, Punxsutawney, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, at Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh.
He was born Feb. 16, 1941, in Punxsutawney, son of the late Ruth E. (Graffius) and Joseph J. Wehrle Sr.
On Jan. 17, 1967, he married Karen (Wilson) Wehrle, who preceded him in death on Sept. 6, 2010.
Joseph attended SSCD School till graduating from there. He then went to IUP where he earned his bachelor's degree and taught school for a few years. Joseph was a self-employed artist working for The Digest Enthusiast. He was an illustrator, cartoonist, and a writer. He enjoyed collecting comic books, original comic art, science fiction and fantasy genre books. Joseph loved jazz and blues music and loved playing the guitar and saxophone. He also loved his cat Khufu.
He is survived by a daughter, Jillian Rouse and husband Jim of Punxsutawney.
Services will be private for family and are under the direction of the Deeley Funeral Home, Punxsutawney.
Online condolences may be made at www.deeleyfuneralhome.com.
Both Joe and Karen cross my mind regularly and those thoughts give me a moment of happiness.
Glenn L. Campbell
December 06, 2024 | Friend
Although I often think of Joe, and Karen, it's always a sad reminder when this message hits my computer each December just before his date of passing. I miss them both and believe they're in a better place.
Glenn L. Campbell
December 06, 2022 | Friend
I still think of Joe, and Karen, often. Wish they were still with us.
Glenn L. Campbell
December 06, 2021 | Friend
Joe, and Karen, were friends. They will always be friends and I miss them both and think of them regularly.
Glenn Campbell
December 06, 2020 | Indiana, PA | Friend
Still think of Joe and Karen regularly. I miss them both.
Glenn Campbell
December 06, 2019 | Indiana, PA | Friend
Dear Jill,
I came to know your parents some twenty-five years ago through your mother's alterations business. Joe and Karen were such kind and talented individuals with wonderful senses of humor. I will always have fond memories of them and miss having them around to brighten up the town.
T Bofinger
January 09, 2018
My sincere condolences to the family for the loss of your loved one. May prayers strengthen you and memories comfort you, and may our Lord Jesus Christ and God our Father, who loves us, comfort your hearts and "make you firm". -2 Thessalonians 2:16,17
AB
January 03, 2018
Dear Jill,
I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You may remember me as Paula Wehrle Shaffer's daughter, Lynn. We would visit your mom and dad occasionally when you and I were children. About 8 years or so ago, I went to see your dad to ask about doing a very special drawing for me to give to my husband as a Christmas gift. I took him a photo of my husband Jack's 1930 Model A Ford Pickup, and he did an absolutely fantastic job! It is very treasured and I have the added...
LYNN HICKS
December 18, 2017 | PUNXSUTAWNEY, PA
Dear Jillian,
I was a friend of your father some time ago through a writer's group we started here in Indiana, PA. Your mother was a member as well. They were wonderful people. I have saved some of the hand drawn Christmas cards Joe made and sent me. I was extremely sorry to hear of his passing and extend my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Glenn Campbell
December 15, 2017 | Indiana, PA
