The Van Wert County Courthouse

Thursday, Mar. 28, 2024

Helen L. Wherry

Helen L. Wherry, 92, of Convoy, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at Vancrest Health Care Center of Convoy.

She was born October 12, 1918, in Convoy, the daughter of the late Ernest and Hazel (Knittle) Zimmerman. On December 12, 1936, she married Kennion Dewaine Wherry, who preceded her in death on April 27, 2001.

Survivors include a son, David K. (Rose) Wherry of Van Wert; two daughters, Barbara K. (William) Burk and Susan R. Isenbarger, both of Convoy; one brother, Harold Zimmerman of Fort Thomas, Ky.; seven grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

A brother, Leo Zimmerman, also preceded her in death.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 30, at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Convoy, with the Rev. Rita S. Bair officiating. Burial will be in IOOF Cemetery in Convoy.

Calling hours are from 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 29, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, and an hour prior to services Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials: Convoy EMS Squad or Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Convoy.

Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.cowanandsonfuneralhome.com.

POSTED: 04/28/11 at 4:30 pm. FILED UNDER: Obituaries