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Frank Wehr Obituary
Frank E. Wehr, 86, of West Chester, formerly of Summit Hill, died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, Aug. 4. He was the devoted husband of Rose Ann (Turrano) Wehr and the beloved father of daughter Ruthann Waldie and son Frank A. Wehr.
For 16 years, Frank served as Clerk of Courts for Carbon County and was chairman of the Carbon County Democratic Committee. From 1971-81, he was the administrator of the former Coaldale State General Hospital. He also had served as the administrator of Weatherwood, the Carbon County nursing home, Weatherly, and the Leader Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Bethlehem. Frank was a Korean War combat veteran, having served proudly in the Army.
An accomplished vocalist, he sang at more than 2,000 weddings. He was the lead vocalist of the former Coaldale Victory Band and the Big Band Ambassadors.
Wehr was the former director of the choir at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Summit Hill. Most recently, he sang with the West Chester Area Community Chorus at last Saturday's Phillies game.
Frank and his wife moved to West Chester in 1999, where he served as a tipstaff in the Chester County Courthouse, West Chester.
Surviving in addition to his widow and children are a son-in-law, George Waldie, and daughter-in-law, Beverly Wehr; three brothers, James of The Villages, Fla., Tom of Orwigsburg and Robert of Schnecksville; a sister Evelyn of Palmerton; five grandchildren, Samantha, wife of Mike Brown, George III, and his wife, Briana (Egan), and Frank E., Amanda and Alexis Wehr; and a great-grandchild, Sienna Rose Brown.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, Leighton and Ruth (Hawk) Wehr; and three brothers, Russell, John and Donald.
Service: Funeral service 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, Calvary Lutheran Church 730 S. New St., West Chester, Pa. 19382. Interment, St. Agnes Cemetery, West Chester. Call 6-8 o'clock tonight and 9-11 a.m. Thursday in the church. Contributions in his name may be made to SHINE, c/o The Chester County Hospital Foundation, 701 E. Marshall St., West Chester, Pa. 19380, or online at https://www.cchosp.com/OnlineGiving.asp. Arrangements by DellaVecchia, Reilly, Smith & Boyd Funeral Home, 410 N. Church St., West Chester (610-696-1181), www.DellaFH.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Frank Wehr
Martina Altomonte
September 14, 2014
Rose and Family, I still am reeling from learning about Frank's passing. I liked you both so much and really enjoyed seeing you in Church. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Martina
August 15, 2014
Our deepest sympathies to the Wehr family especially our aunt Rose, a very kind and loving person.
-nephews Anthony and Bobby
Kent & Sharon Lobien
August 8, 2014
A very fine man who will be missed by many. RIP
Denise Krause-Elliott
August 7, 2014
So sorry to learn of your loss. Frank was my administrator in Bethlehem and also a dear friend. He was a consummate gentleman and very much loved and respected by our staff. When he sang at our Christmas parties everyone was enthralled!!! May your memories bring you all peace.
August 7, 2014
Very sorry to hear of the passing of Frank..Rose, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers ..
John Jones (Classmate Summit Hill HS class of 1946) and Christine Jones (class of 1949)
Elizabeth Pinkey
August 6, 2014
Dear Wehr Family, I am sorry to hear of Frank's passing. My little brother and I spent quite a lot of time in his office at Coaldale when we were growing up and my dad was on the board of directors. My condolences to your family.
August 6, 2014
I am sorry for your loss. I will say a prayer for all of you.
Mark Schmidt
Dan McFadden
August 6, 2014
My condolence to the family Frank was a friend and a great Democrat, I had him sing at my of the Democratic State Committee diners in Harrisburg.
jamie
August 6, 2014
So sorry to hear of Uncle Frank's passing. My condolences to the family.
Mary Lou Kashlak Harvan
August 6, 2014
So sorry for your loss, I recall him as a kind, sincere man, a fine gentleman. Treasure the memories forever
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