Robert J. Wehrli, 76, of South Plymouth, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.
Born in Glen Cove, Long Island on February 21, 1933, Bob was the son of Albert J. and Marie (Zuppiger) Wehrli. He graduated from Norwich High School and followed his life’s passion, operating the family farm in So. Plymouth. At one time he was the caretaker of “Elsie the Cow” of television fame. During the late 1980’s and early 1990’s, Bob was a heavy equipment operator for New York State.
Another of Bob’s passions was soil conservation and tree planting. During the 1960’s he received the Soil Conservationist of the Year award. Also at that time he was named Outstanding Young Farmer.
Bob was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Church and during his leisure time he enjoyed bowling and playing bridge.
On July 27, 1969, in Spokane, Washington, Bob married Mary J. (Meeks) Wehrli, who survives. He is also survived by a son, Kevin Wehrli and his wife, Erin; a granddaughter, Makenna Wehrli and a brother, Albert E. Wehrli and his wife, Kathy, of Norwich. He was predeceased by a brother, Bruce A. Wehrli.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Bob will be held at 11:00 on Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at St. Bartholomew’s Church. A luncheon will follow in the Parish Center. Friends are invited to call at the Wilson Funeral Home on Tuesday, from 4 – 6:30 pm and on Wednesday at St. Bartholomew’s from 10:15 until the time of the service. Burial will take place in the spring in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Contributions in memory of Bob may be made to the National Wildlife Federation, 11100 Wildlife Center Drive, Reston, VA 20190-5362.
The arrangements are under the direction of the Wilson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting the funeral home website at: www.wilsonfh.com.
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Mary, Kevin and Erin,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Love Albert and Cathy
Kevin – You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May God Bless you in your time of sorrow. May you find peace and happiness in the memories of your Dad. Nikki Wahlberg-Strano
Mary & Kevin & Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I was saddened to hear of your husband/dad’s passing. May you find peace and joy in the memories of your husband/dad. God Bless — Jacquie
I am sadden to hear of Bob’s passing and I know my words can not fully express my condolence. Bob and I seldom missed the country square dances back in the winter of 1956/57. I left Plymouth for a 21 yr Air Force career and with regret lost contact. Go with God.
Dave
I’m sorry to hear about Bob. But the Bible gives us the promise of a resurrection. (john 5:28,29) After learning this truth I look forward to seeing all my family members here on earth again in the near future when God’s Kingdom comes that we pray for. Then there will never be any more death or suffering ever again as promised in Rev. 21:1-4.
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