Ralph V Wehner

Born: October 12, 1919 age 97
Died May 24, 2017
Predeceased:
Wife for forty years: Audrey Wehner (maiden name Smith) married August 29, 1942
Friend and Companion: Gertrude McDonald
Eldest Son: Ralph R Wehner
Sisters: Jane Wehner, Helen Wehner, Agnes Wehner, Margaret Wehner
Brother: Edward Wehner
Parents: George and Jane Wehner
In-Laws: Joseph & Gladys Smith
Sister-in-laws: Gladys Dukelow (maiden name Smith) and Kay Smith (maiden name? Joseph Smiths wife)

Surviving:
Sons: Kenneth G Wehner (wife Susan) and Bruce J Wehner (wife Tammie)
Daughter-in-law: Leah Wehner (maiden name Tucker)
Grandchildren: Marcie A Leofsky (maiden name Wehner and Ralph & Leah Wehner's daughter) Michael Wehner (Ralph and Leah Wehner's son)
Kyle S Wehner (Kenneth & Susan Wehner's son.
Bruce & Tammie Wehner's kids: Shantel, Jamie & Alex
Brother-in-laws: Joseph Smith and James Dukelow
Ten Great Grand Children:
Marcie & Michael Leofsky kids: Abbie, Emily, Katie, Connor and Matthew
Bruce and Tammy Wehner's kids children: Danica, Theanna, Christian, Caden and Breanna

Ralph V. Wehner: grew up on his parents farm and apple orchard on Long Pond Rd, Greece, NY

Service: Ralph served as an electrician on the Naval Cruiser USS Duluth CL-87 in the Pacific during WWII. His ships bow was badly damaged in a typhoon 5. Repaired in Guam his ship rejoined the TF 38 fleet July 21 to screen during final air strikes on Japan and ultimately entered Tokyo Bay for the surrender ceremonies.

Post War: started what turned out to be a thirty year career at Gleason Works as a mechanist and tool maker. After retirement he taught his trade at RIT.

Education: St. John Evangelist Grammar School, Edison Tech H.S.
Hobbies: avid gardener and skill at repairing and building just about anything.

Religion: Devoted Catholic and life long member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church. He led Rosary prayer groups at Crimson Ridge assisted living facility where he resided his final years .

Family will receive friends Friday, May 26, 2017 4-7pm at The Newcomer Funeral Home 2636 Ridgeway Ave. (corner of Long Pond Rd.) On Saturday, May 27, 2017, a mass of Christian burial will be held 10am at St. Charles Borromeo Church, 3003 Dewey Ave, Rochester, NY 14616. Interment with full Military Honors in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.