Lorman P.H. Wehling

Lorman P. H. Wehling, age 87 of Cottage Hills, IL, died Monday, December 09, 2013, at St. Anthony Health Center in Alton, IL. He was born on Monday, February 08, 1926, in Hamel, IL, the son of John and Alma (nee Brunnworth) Wehling. On Saturday, November 25, 1950, he married Josephine E. "Jo Anne" Wehling nee Lukeman who preceded him in death. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Hamel. He was also a member of the Alton VFW Post #1308-Life Member; National Association of Retried Federal Employees-Charter & Life Member; Alton NARFE Chapter 575; Past Federation Secretary of the Illinois Federation of Chapters, NARFE; Charter Life Member of the Madison County Genealogical Society; Macoupin County Genealogical-Life Member; Illinois State Genealogical Society; St. Louis Genealogical Society; National Association of Postmasters of the United States. Mr. Wehling was born near Fruit Station in Hamel Township. He received his elementary education in the parochial and public schools of Hamel and Carpenter. He attended Edwardsville High School. During his senior year, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and served with the 69th Infantry Division with service in Germany. He was awarded the Bronze Star and the Combat Infantryman Badge, in addition to a number of other awards for his service. After leaving the Army, he entered the U.S. Railway Mail Service and held various positions in the U.S. Postal Service. He was appointed Postmaster of Cottage Hills, IL on July 26, 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson. He was the last Cottage Hills Postmaster to receive a Presidential appointment. He retired in 1981 after over 36 years of government service. Survivors include: Brother - Willis V. Wehling, Edwardsville, IL Many Nieces and Nephews He was preceded in death by: Father - John Henry Wehling Mother - Alma S. Wehling, nee Brunnworth Wife - Josephine E. "Jo Anne" Wehling, nee Lukeman (Died 6/11/2013) Sister - Wilma L. Brase Brother - Leroy A. Wehling (Infant) Sister - Thea A. Tenick Arrangements are being handled by Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL. Funeral service will be at 7:00 PM on Thursday, December 12, 2013, at Dauderman Mortuary in Hamel, IL., with Rev. Benjamin Ball, Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran Church-Hamel, IL officiating. Graveside service will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, December 13, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery in Hamel, IL with Full Military Honors by the Alton VFW #1308. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or Charity of Donor's Choice.

Lorman P.H. Wehling

February 28, 1926 - December 9, 2013