George Wehmann

GEORGE WEHMANN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- George Wehmann, 81, long time resident and active community leader in the Idaho Falls area, passed away February 27, 2007. He was born August 8, 1925, in Brooklyn, New York. After moving to Central Point, Oregon, George served in the Navy during World War II. He married Lola June Cobleigh, his wife for 45 years, on January 12, 1947. He attended the University of Washington, receiving his degree in meteorology. After college George and his family moved to Idaho Falls, where he began an extensive career in the development and refinement of the nuclear industry. He was active in his church as Sunday School teacher and director and member of the Church Council. He was on the Board of Reagents for Pacific Lutheran University. George was devoted to his work in the Lions’ Club, having belonged to both the Ammon and the Russett Clubs. He was co-founder of the Idaho Sight and Hearing Foundation and worked many years on the Idaho Falls 4th of July Parade. George served multiple terms as councilman and then as mayor for the city of Ammon. George enjoyed family and friends, fishing and traveling. Always a devoted father, he is survived by his four children, Lois La Curan, Ronald Wehmann, Donald Wehmann and John Wehmann; their spouses; nine grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. The Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2007, at First Evangelical Lutheran Church. 455 West Sunnyside Road.; graveside services will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery. Following the graveside services, the family will return to the church fellowship hall for visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be sent to either the Pacific Lutheran University-Southeast Idaho Scholarship Fund at Office of Development, Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA 98447 (http://www.plu.edu/~deve/) or to the Idaho Sight and Hearing Foundation, Idaho Lions Eye Bank, 1055 N. Curtis, Boise, ID 83706 (http://www.idaholions.org/pages/foundati1.htm). ---------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Leslie Folsom lfherk2002@yahoo.com I have known George for years and it seems our paths constantly crossed through his work, Lions Club and govt participation. I regretfully will not be able to attend his funeral since I will be out of town but I wanted you to know how much I admired and appreciated his strength of character and fortitude under pressure. He always had unpecable honest in his dealings. He will be sorely missed. We may have lost a wonderful man on earth but heaven has gained a wonderous angel. Jay Lugo julilugo@sarmc.org Condolences to you and your family. I am Director of the Idaho Lions Sight and Hearing Foundation that Lion George co-founded in 1969. We are all very proud to have had George pass through our lives. However, the people who are most gracious never even met Lion George. Lion George and his foresight of the Lions Eye Bank and Foundation, had a direct hand in restoring sight to over 4,800 individuals around the world. Truly phenominal. We are adding a wall of honor In George Wehmann's name at our new Foundation offices in April. We hope you can attend our opening. please contact Jay Lugo at 208-367-2400. May peace be with you. Ray & Betty Born rrb@srv.net Betty and I send our deepest condolences to the family of George and June: Lois, Ron, Don and John. George was our friend and a leader of many. He will be missed by all who knew him. We had planned to attend the services but I received a phone call this morning at 10:00 AM informing me that my sister had died in Omaha, NE. We had to make our flight and her funeral arrangements which precluded us from attending. The very best to you all. Ray & Betty Leo & Carol Romer caroleo@ida.net May the sympathy of friends and the pricious mimories of your Father help comfort you at this time. Leo & Carol Romer