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Harold William Wesbecher
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Harold Wesbecher Obituary
HAROLD WILLIAM WESBECHER, 96, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 4:38 pm, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at DeGreff Hospice House, St. Louis, Missouri.
He was born to the late William and Leona (nee Krull) Wesbecher on February 16, 1929, in Evansville, Illinois.
Harold married Mary M. Junger on September 29, 1956, at Fort Gage, Illinois; she preceded him on March 4, 2006. Harold married Geraldine “Gerry” (nee Salvo) Kisro on September 11, 2010, at St. Mary Church of the Divine Maternity in Ellis Grove, Illinois; she survives.
He had been a lifelong farmer and agribusiness dealer in seed and fertilizer.
Harold was a member of St. Mary Church of the Divine Maternity in Ellis Grove, Illinois. He spent many years serving on the Parish Council.
Harold served in the Army during the Korean War as a Military Policeman. He was also a member of American Legion Post # 1172 in Evansville, Illinois.
Survivors:
Wife:
Gerry Wesbecher Evansville, IL
2 Children:
Jim Wesbecher(Reneé Mallender) Evansville, IL
Ann (Dave) Dohack St. Louis, MO
Like a Son & his sons:
Jason (Stephanie) Biermann
Levi, Wyatt, Riley, & Tate Biermann Evansville, IL
3 Step-Children:
Barbara (Mike) Lackey Mt Pleasant, WI
Jim Kisro Evansville, IL
Robert (Terri) Kisro Evansville, IL
Several Step-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends
Preceded in Death by: Parents, Wife – Mary, 2 Brothers – Harlan (Rose) Wesbecher and infant - Billy Wesbecher
Funeral Mass:
10:00 am, Saturday, July 26, 2025
St. Mary Church of the Divine Maternity, Ellis Grove, Illinois
Officiating:
Fr. Sebastian Ukoh
Deacon Al DuBois
Interment:
St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery
Walsh, Illinois
Visitation:
Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday – 9:00 am – 10:00 am
St. Mary Church of the Divine Maternity, Ellis Grove, Illinois
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