Richard passed away, at the age of 88, on Thursday, June 16th, following a brief illness. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Viola Wherle; sister, Patricia Hartman; sister-in-law Kathleen McClanahan; and his bride of 65 years, Marlene (Brnjac) Wherle.
Survivors include his daughter, Yvonne Heath of Bois D’Arc, MO and sons, Richard and Michael Wherle of St. Louis.
Father-in-law to Michael Heath, Linda Wherle, and Lori Wherle. He was brother-in-law to Eileen and Tony Armsby and Michael McClanahan. He had 7 grandchildren: Sarah Williams, Katie (and John) Little, Alicia (and Dana) Caton, Amanda Wherle, Jamie (and Kyle) Fenstermaker, Brett Wherle, and Rachel Wherle.
He also had 7 great-grandchildren: Addy and Everly Little, Riley Williams, Jimmie Jones, Cameron and Ashton Fenstermaker, and Morgan Caton.
He was “Uncle Dick” to many nieces and nephews, and a great friend to many, including his Friendship Village family and Cracker Barrel Thursday Breakfast buddies.
All who loved him will miss his huge heart, kindness, generosity, and humor. He loved to play golf and spend time with his family.
He was a graduate of Bayless High School. His working career was as a supervisor for Western Electric.
Richard has donated his body to science, at St. Louis University, along with being an organ donor.
There will not be a service or visitation. A family celebration of his wonderful life will be scheduled at a later date.
KUTIS SOUTH COUNTY
Rich was a good friend, we met on Thursday mornings with other friends that we worked with for thirty years, he will be greatly missed.
Rich was a good friend, we met on Thursday mornings with other friends that we worked with for thirty years, he will be greatly missed.
Oh no! My sister sent Dick’s obituary to me just today. Dick had been one of my favorite first cousins throughout my entire life. It was with such pleasure that I had the opportunity to interact with him and (earlier) with Marlene at luncheons and my too rare visits. Dick would give me a call now and then to chat. We last did so in late May.
I will sorely miss him. My condolences to Yvonne, Richard and Michael and to the grandchildren for their loss.
Oh no! My sister sent Dick’s obituary to me just today. Dick had been one of my favorite first cousins throughout my entire life. It was with such pleasure that I had the opportunity to interact with him and (earlier) with Marlene at luncheons and my too rare visits. Dick would give me a call now and then to chat. We last did so in late May.
I will sorely miss him. My condolences to Yvonne, Richard and Michael and to the grandchildren for their loss.
Yvonne and Family,
I am thinking of you. Wishing you peace. Hold on to the wonderful memories.
Yvonne and Family,
I am thinking of you. Wishing you peace. Hold on to the wonderful memories.