John E. Wermeling

John E. Wermeling obituary

John E. Wermeling

John Wermeling Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gibbons Funeral Home - Elmhurst on Oct. 23, 2025.

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John E. Wermeling, of Elmhurst and Venice, FL; beloved husband of Susan M., nee Arno; loving father of Quinn A. Wermeling and Rebeka M. (Zach) Herrera; dear brother of Kathleen (Mark) Chynoweth, Kevin (Cathy) Wermeling, Patricia Wermeling, Barbara Wermeling, and Lisa (Rick) Suhling; cherished son of the late Barbara, nee Quinn and the late Roland Wermeling; dear brother-in-law of Debbie (Phil) Austiff and Cindy (the late Kevin) Phelps; son-in-law of Virginia and the late Kenneth Arno; fond uncle, cousin and friend of many. Visitation Saturday, August 26, 2023, 10:00 a.m. until time of service 2:00 p.m. at Gibbons Funeral Home, 134 South York Road (½ mile North of Saint Charles Road), Elmhurst. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children 2211 N. Oak Park Ave., Chicago, IL 60707. For more information please call 630-832-0018 or www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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