Norman Wehrle, 88, of Taintor, passed away Thurs-day evening, Dec. 12, 2019, at Hospice of Pella Comfort House. Funeral services will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 19, at Taintor Community Church. Burial will be in the Friends Cemetery in New Sharon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Taintor Community Church or Hospice of Pella Comfort House.
Norman Lee Wehrle, the son of Paul and Lula (Dillman) Wehrle, was born May 3, 1931, on the family farm near Taintor. He was a 1950 graduate of New Sharon High School. Sept. 1, 1960, Norman was united in marriage to Loretta Wanders at the First Presbyterian Church in New Sharon. To this union three sons were born: Brian, Bryce, and Bruce. Norman started farming at a young age and eventually took over the family farm near Taintor due to his father's failing health. Norman farmed the family Century Farm for over 50 years before he decided to retire in 2000. He enjoyed collecting coins, attending auctions, refinishing and restoring old furniture, building kid's fences, and camping at the Iowa State Fair for over 60 years. He was a lifelong member of Taintor Community Church and the co-ops in Taintor, Sully, and Pella.
Norman's legacy will be honored by his wife of 59 years, Loretta Wehrle of Taintor; two sons, Brian (Jan) Wehrle of New Sharon and Bruce (Kim) Wehrle of Montezuma; a daughter-in-law, Antonette Wehrle of Lynnville; six grandchildren: Matthew (Elizabeth) Wehrle, Caleb Wehrle, Morgan Berstler, Jake Berstler, Blake Wehrle, and Grant Wehrle; one great-grandson, Landen Wehrle; a sister, Lois Van Wyk; two brothers-in-law, Duane Wanders and Leroy (Millie) Wanders; one sister-in-law, Dorothy (Norm) Ver Ploeg; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Bryce Wehrle; a brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Trudy Wehrle; sister and brother-in-law, Marge and Gerald Van Houweling; and a sister-in-law, Evelyn Wanders.
