Glenn Richard “Rich” Wehering, age 86, of Monmouth, Illinois, passed
away at 7:35 PM on Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at Seminary Manor in
Galesburg, Illinois. He was born October 1, 1937 in Monmouth, Illinois,
the son of Carl Fredrick and Anna Mae (Jared) Wehering. Rich was raised
and educated in Monmouth, attending Monmouth High School, and later,
Carl Sandburg College. On February 11, 1956, he married Bernice Gray in
Kirkwood, Illinois, and she preceded him in death on December 6, 2023.
Rich worked most of his career at Gale Products in Galesburg, Illinois
as a machinist/maintenance worker. Earlier, he worked with his father at
their farm. Rich was an owner/operator at K&W Welding locally for many
years. He loved the outdoors, tinkering with anything mechanical, and
was a lifelong automobile enthusiast. He was an original member of the
“Dragon Coolies Car Club”, and Rich and his wife were both founding
members of Limited Rods of Western Illinois. Rich was a collector,
mostly Monmouth Historical Memorabilia. Mostly, Rich loved his family
and friends.
Surviving Rich are two daughters, Jerri (Dennis) Kottwitz of Clever, MO.
and Terri Harris of Galesburg, IL, two grandchildren, Candace (Matt)
Talley-Free and Alaina (Michael) Talley-Scott, and five grandchildren,
Grayson Free, Gavin Free, Addison Free, Colson Scott and Cameron Scott.
He is also survived by two sisters, Ruth Ann (Ken) Jones and Doris
Liehs. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and his
son-in-law, Kenneth Harris.
As were Rich’s wishes, cremation is being accorded. At this time, no
services are planned. Memorials may be made to the Warren County History
Museum or a charity of the donors choice. For more information, or to
leave a remembrance of Rich, please visit www.turnbullfuneralhomes.com
