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Collection Summary
Collection: FND001 - SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Series: Tribute
Folder: DIG
Item: 271207
Title: Paul Wehri
Date: 8/18/1940-7/12/2024
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Inscription/Marks: 8/18/1940
Summary: Paul Wehri, 83, of Hebron, ND, passed away July 12, 2024, at CHI St. Alexius Health in Bismarck, ND. A funeral Mass was held July 17, 2024, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Hebron with Father Gary Benz celebrating. Burial was at St. Clement’s Catholic Church in Haymarsh, ND. Paul and his twin sister Pauline were the firstborn children of Joseph and Barbara (Berger) Wehri on August 18, 1940. Paul attended elementary school at St. Clement’s Haymarsh and proudly earned his GED later in life. While growing up on the farm with eight brothers and two sisters, Paul learned the importance of perseverance and teamwork. On the farm he learned to raise cattle, hogs, and chickens along with grains. His favorite time of the year was when he could be in the fields making hay and crop farming. He was known to do whatever was necessary to keep the equipment running. As a young adult he was often called upon to assist relatives and neighbors with their field work and livestock. He loved helping others which earned him a place in the hearts of those around him. He took pride in being an amazing uncle and great-uncle, showering the kids with sweet treats, creating unforgettable memories. He loved to share stories of his youth and the memories of growing up on the farm. He was a friend to all, including the farm animals. His door was always open to any visitors. Paul enjoyed bowling and was proud of his high scores. He also had a passion for playing cards, especially pinochle. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, third and fourth degree, St. Clement's Parish and St. Ann's Parish. Paul lived on the farm until July of 2018 when he moved into Glen Ullin. In February of 2023 he became a resident at Marian Manor Healthcare Center. Paul is survived by six siblings, Linus (Kathy), Janice Doll, Lois (Bob) Geck, Irvin, Virgil (RaDeanna), and Raymond; three sisters-in-law, Carol (Harvey), Eileen (Bernard) and Eileen (Melvin); and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Barbara; siblings, Pauline, Harvey, Bernard, Melvin and Leo; sister-in-law, Janet Wehri; and brother-in-law, Leonard Doll; nephew, Michael L Wehri; great-nephew, Michael D Wehri.
Red ID: FND_I_78696 Image ID: 511032 Image Notes: FND001 271207

Collection: FND001 Digitized Images from Collection
Title: SHSND Foundation - North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program
Date: -

Summary: The North Dakota Heritage Family Memorial Program is sponsored by the North Dakota Funeral Directors Association. The life stories of deceased North Dakotans are featured in an archvied collection. Current partners in the project are Eastgate Funeral & Cremation Services, Bismarck Evans Funeral Homes, Carrington and New Rockford Everson-Coughlin Funeral Home, Williston Fulkerson Funeral Home, Tioga Fulkerson Funeral Home, Watford City Fulkerson Stevenson Funeral Home, Williston Nero Funeral Home, Bottineau Parkway Funeral Service, Bismarck Springan Stevenson Funeral Home, Stanley Stevenson Funeral Home, Dickinson These funeral homes provide recent obituaries to the Foundation, where staff and volunteers format, edit and archive each memorial. The memorials are posted, and copies are sent to the family for their input and approval. The listing currently features more than 13,000 memorials, and is constantly updated as new memorials and histories are received.

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