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Luke Wehler Obituary
He was born Feb. 26, 1933 in St. Marys, son of the late Jost and Anna Caskey Wehler.
On June 21, 1952 he married Kathleen (Katty) Erich. They raised three daughters: Joan Sadley (Daniel), of Sanford, Florida; Robin Hoffman (James) of St. Marys ;and Penny Jacobs (Thomas) of West Seneca, New York; and five sons: Richard (Lori), Gerald (Mary Jo), Timothy (Donna), Scott (Lynn), all of St. Marys; and Thomas (Carla) of Benezette.
He was co-founder and operated local businesses including Fairview Sintered Metals, Inc. Kersey; Elcam Tool and Die in Truman and St. Marys Machine Company. In early years, he worked at Powder Metal Products and Pure Carbon Company.
Luke was always busy and had a passion for many hobbies. He enjoyed building and working on his street rods, restoring antique cash registers and collecting various collectibles. He was a master at woodworking and made many beautiful furniture pieces. He loved listening to country music, watching old western movies and going to the casino in Salamanca, New York.
He had been in failing health the past several years and suffered from dementia. His family and friends will remember the husband, father, brother and friend they knew and loved prior to his illness as well as his struggles of the past several years.
Luke is also survived by one brother, Ivan Wehler of St. Marys; three sisters, Velma O'Dell, Verna (Bruno) Pelleschi, of St. Marys; and Corda Gray of Benezette. Seven granddaughters, Michelle Vaiarella, Melanie Francher, Veronica Wehler, Amanda Fisher, Lynette Meyer, Tiffany Konstabel and Erica Wehler; and 10 grandsons, Justin, Curtis, Travis, Bruce, Ryan, Randy, Greg, Corey and T.J. Wehler, and Jesse Konstable; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, James Wehler, of St. Marys; two sisters, Grace Wurm and Irma Schatz; three great-granddaughters, Payton, Presley and Paxton Vaiarella, and one great-grandson, Ryder Wehler.
There will be no visitation.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with Father Alfred Paterson, O.S.B. as celebrant.
Arrangements are being handled through Barnett Funeral Home, Emporium.
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May 25, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss; please accept my deepest condolences in this difficult time of sorrow and may you find comfort knowing that all those who fall asleep in death are in God's memory (Psalms 116:15). My sincere regards, ~MM~
Terry Schade
May 13, 2019
I am sending our condolences to the entire Wehler family with the hope that the void that is left with his passing is filled with many wonderful memories of good times spent together.
Sincerely,
Terry Schade and family
Atlanta, GA
May 11, 2019
Robin and all I'm sorry to hear about your dad
Donna(Geer)Bowley
Randall Kurtz, DC
May 11, 2019
Dear Katty,
I was deeply saddened upon learning of Luke's passing. What a talented guy! I always enjoyed our conversations during his visits to my office; and, I appreciated the confidence he had in me to facilitate his life's journey. Nothing but my good thoughts are with you. Take care, Randall Kurtz, DC
May 10, 2019
My sincere sympathy to you and you family. May the God who binds up the broken hearted and comfort all who mourns, sustain you during this time of deep sorrow. Isaiah 61: 1,2. Arlene NY.
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