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Mr. Paul Wehrle

05/09/1957 - 11/16/2023

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Obituary For Mr. Paul Wehrle

On Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 9:38AM, Paul Sr. was called home to the Lord.

Mr. Paul Anthony Wehrle Sr., 66, was born May 9, 1957 in Toledo, OH to Jeanette V. Wehrle and Robert B. Wehrle.

Paul was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, class of 1975. He enlisted in the Army in 1976. After his enlistment, he was employed as a raft guide and bus driver for Gauley Expeditions, White Water Information and Rafting, and Songer for over 35 years. He was also with the Fayette County Board of Education for 30 years, as a bus driver and a maintenance worker.

Paul gave his life to the Lord at a young age, he attended First Baptist Church of Garten as a child. In his adult years, he attended Heart of God Ministries, where he was a bassist.

Paul, in addition to his parents, was preceded in death by his grandparents, Pastor John and Fannie Redman.

Paul leaves behind the mother of his son, Darla Wehrle; the mother of his daughters, Kathy Chatfield (Wehrle), his daughters, Jeanette C. Wehrle, Paula (Robert) Jones, Stephanie Grier; son, Paul A. “PJ” Wehrle Jr. and a host of grandkids; great-grandkids, cousins and friends.
Funeral service will be 11:00AM Monday, November 27, 2023 at Heart of God Ministries 1703 S. Kanawha St. Beckley with Bishop Fred T. Simms officiating. Burial will follow in Huse Memorial Park, Fayetteville.

Friends, while wearing masks and observing social distancing, may view and visit with the family one-hour prior.

Email condolences to ritchiejohnsonfuneralparlor@gmail.com.

Arrangements entrusted to Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, Beckley.

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11/26/2023

Wayne ODell

So sorry to hear about Paul passing. I worked with him for many years at the Board of Education. He was a nice man and a good friend. He will be missed. Wayne ODell
11/23/2023

Debra Witcher

To the family, Paul was such a nice person, I knew him for a very long time and I loved him dearly. We stayed in touch and he told me about his illness. I prayed for him of course but God knows best. May he rest in peace until we meet again. I sincerely wish you all the best.
11/22/2023

adah strum

Thinking of you. Praying for the family's peace and comfort during this difficult time.
11/21/2023

Jayann Scollick

So many happy memories and stories to share about Paul. His infectious smile will be forever etched in my mind. My heart goes out to your family. Know that he was loved by all who knew him. I am proud to have been able to call him my friend. Paul was truly one of a kind.
11/20/2023

Melissa Thomas

Paul was a very nice man and a good friend. I always loved seeing him come into the schools in fayette county and after my husband past he always checked on me and we talk about my husband James Thomas. I know that Paul will be missed by many.