John Richard Wehrman

John Richard (Dick) Wehrman was born the second son of C.E. and Florence Wehrman in Nelson, NE in 1929. He passed away at home in Elbert, CO on June 5, 2022, age 92. Dick grew up farming and graduated from high school in Nelson, where he met his wife, Ruth (Janssen). They moved to Colorado in 1954, where they raised their 3 children, John, Jim and Beth. Dick was a machinist by trade, he opened his own shop in the early 70's, which he owned and successfully operated for 20 years, until he retired. Dick led the family on camping and jeep trips in the mountains during the summers. He was also a recreational pilot, he and Ruth logged 1,500 hour in his Cessna, Charlie, including trips to Alaska, New York and down the coast of California. They retired on acreage in rural Elbert. After Ruth's death, Dick married Karen (Johnson) in 2003, they enjoyed a good life together for nearly 19 years. In his later years, Dick was most at home on his tractor, mowing, raking, and bailing hay for his granddaughter's horses. Sharing love for tractors with his great-grandson was a joy for both.

Dick was an active member in his communities, he served as the volunteer fire chief for Roxborough Volunteer Fire Department, as the community representative on the Accountability Committee of the local school district, as board member for the Eastern Colorado Council of Government and as an elder of the Presbyterian Church.

Dick was a man of integrity, honesty, and both physical and emotional strength. He had a great deal of courage and confidence. People in the congregations where he worshipped enjoyed his leadership, his way of reading scripture and narration, his sense of humor and his hugs. Dick was well read, extremely bright and knowledgeable.

A memorial service will be held for Dick on June 25th at 11:00 AM at the United Methodist Church in Elizabeth, CO. A graveside service for the family and celebration of life will be held in Nelson at a later time. In lieu of flowers, a contribution in Dick's name can be made to the United Methodist Church in Elizabeth, 255 West Kiowa Ave, Elizabeth, CO 80107.