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Elmer P
Wehr, Jr.
Oct 14, 1947 — May 3, 2014
Elmer P. Wehr, Jr. 66 years, of Orefield, passed away Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Salisbury Twp. He was the husband of Dolores F. (Bougher) Wehr for 46 years this past February. He was a son of the late Elmer P., Sr. and Lillian (Ruch) Wehr.
He was a lab technician for Mack Trucks, Inc. in the Experimental Division for almost 30 years retiring in 2006. Elmer owned, along with his wife, Wehr's Fruit Stand and Farm in Orefield for 40 years. He was a lifetime member of the Schnecksville Fire Co. and belonged to various horseback riding clubs. He was a sponsor of the Lehigh Co. FFA and 4H. Elmer was a member of Morgenland Church in Orefield.
Survivors: wife, Dolores, sons; Daniel and wife Terri, and Scott and wife Allison both of Schnecksville, daughters; Bonnie wife of Aaron Humes of New Tripoli, and Amy wife of Nicholas Hamm of Lenhartsville, brothers; Donald and wife Miriam of Orefield, Bruce and wife Jane of Germansville, and Barry and wife Donna of New Tripoli, sisters; Jean wife of Carl Roth of Orefield, Nancy Horning of East Texas, Clairann wife of Curt Bond of S. Lyon, MI, Doris wife of Raymond Horwath and Loretta wife of Kirk Smith both of Coopersburg, grandchildren; Bradley, Brandi, Race, Chase, Kendra, and Brystol, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by a brother Richard.
Services: 11:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 8 at Morgenland Church, 3120 Weidasville Rd., Orefield, with the Rev. Sally D. Zelker and the Rev. MaryAnn Hamm officiating. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 PM on Wednesday, May 6 at Keller Funeral Homes, Inc. 1018 Church St., Fogelsville, and on Thursday from 10 to 11:15 A.M. at the Church. Private interment. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.KellerFuneralHomes.com .
In lieu of flowers contributions to be made to the church, 3120 Weidasville Rd., Orefield, PA 18069.
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