Thomas Lee Wehinger Sr.

Thomas Lee Wehinger, Sr. 65, of Lima passed away 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at his residence in Elida. He was born on January 14, 1951 in Lima to Thomas John and Rita Theresa (Freund) Wehinger, Thomas is deceased, Rita survives in Lima. On November 2, 1985, he married Sharon K. Burtchin and she survives.

Surviving also are his sons, Thomas L. Wehinger, Jr. of French Lick, Indiana, Derek Gene (Jennifer) Wehinger of Elida and Matthew Donald Wehinger of Columbus. He is also survived by a grandson Jarrod Michael Wehinger; his siblings, Theresa Maureen (Joseph) Luchini of Lima, Janice Ann (Donald McCann, Jr.) Roberts of Willshire and William Craig (Lisa Ellis – his fiancé) Wehinger of Elida.

He is preceded in death by his son Donald Howard Wehinger.

Thomas retired from Fidelity Builders employed in sales. He was a 1969 graduate of Lima Central Catholic High School and attended Heidelberg College. He was a Vietnam Army veteran serving in the First Infantry Division in Germany. He was a Mopar car man, he loved going to car shows. He was the bass guitarist for S.O.L. and was a member of the Bogie Buster golf league. He was a member of St. Charles Catholic Church. A member of VFW Post 1275 and the American Legion Post 96

Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 30, 2016 at SIFERD-ORIANS FUNERAL HOME with Father Mike Houston officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemani Cemetery where Military Rites will be conducted by the Army Honor Guard and VFW Post 1275.

Calling hours for Thomas will be Friday, January 29 from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions can be made to St Rita’s Medical Center Oncology Unit. Online condolences can be made at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com