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PAUL EDGAR WHERRY SR.

PAUL WHERRY Obituary

PAUL EDGAR WHERRY SR., of Georgetown, Texas, passed away on Thursday, Nov. 4, 2021. He was born on July 31, 1924. Paul and his wife Marjorie raised their family in Fort Wayne before retiring to Florida, and then Texas. Paul taught at South Wayne Elementary School from 1967 to 1986, and was easily a student favorite. Paul leaves a legacy of kindness, compassion, dependability, and laughter. He will be missed terribly. Paul is survived by his daughter, Garnet; son, Paul Jr. (Bev); grandchildren, Colleen (Ken), Paul (Stephanie), Courtney (Greg), Erica (Joseph), Wendel (Mallory), and Brandon; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; wife, Marjorie; and son, Mark A. Wherry. Inurnment will be on Jan. 16, 2023, at Lakeview Memorial Gardens in Avon Park, Fla. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to the Shriner's Hospitals for Children or the University of St. Francis: Shuman Endowed Scholarship for Education Majors.

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Published by Fort Wayne Newspapers on Jan. 8, 2023.

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Elizabeth McCave Minnick

January 15, 2023

Deepest condolences for the family and anyone that knew him.
Mr. Wherry was my 5th grade teacher at South Wayne 1981-1982. I had a horrible home life and always looked forward to going to school and seeing his smiling face! He listened when I needed someone to talk to and always had the most kind and loving words. I have thought about him often throughout the years when I find myself in a tough situation, and he still helps guide me. He has made such a crucial impact on my life, I could never thank him enough for showing me what an angel can do in one's life.

Colleen Carter

January 9, 2023

Colleen Carter

January 9, 2023

Colleen Carter

January 9, 2023

Colleen Carter

January 9, 2023

Colleen Carter

January 9, 2023

Grandpa, you are the grandparent I judge all others by. Your love was so easily given, you never hid it or used it as currency. You were always ready to play and make us laugh. I hope you have found peace with grandma, wherever that is. I hope to live up to the version of myself you both always saw so easily in me. You are both terribly missed and forever loved. Love you always, Colleen

Mary Lambert

January 8, 2023

What a wonderful teacher, great soul and a very kind person. I attended South Wayne Elementary. He was my 6th grade teacher. Throughout my life I would often think about him. He was the Perfect Teacher. I will always remember him.
My deepest sympathies and condolences to his family.

Paula ramsey

January 8, 2023

This is why I read the obituaries.
I had Mr. Wherry and have fond memories of him RIP

Tim Diss

January 8, 2023

My sincere condolences to the entire family. I attended South Wayne in the 70´s and had Mr Wherry as my 6th grade teacher. I consider him one of my favorite teachers and credit him for helping to guide me through some difficult times. Rest in Peace, you made a positive impact in my life, I thank you.

Colleen Carter

January 4, 2023

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