Donald Wherly operated Wherly's Market
Donald D. Wherly, 78, died March 12, 2014, at Bridge Hospice Care Center, Findlay. He was born February 17, 1936, in Putnam County to the late Rolla and Myrtle (Cherry) Wherly. On April 22, 1966, he married Jean A. Moser Schaller and she survives.
Mr. Wherly had been a self-employed farmer. He and his wife owned and operated Wherly's Farm Market. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church, Findlay, and the Bluffton Flying Club. He was active in the Pandora Tennis Club. Survivors also include a sister, Shirley Kline of Mt. Cory.
He was preceded in death by sisters Pauline Wherly and Bernice Wherly.
Services will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 15, at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton. Pastor Robert Krueger will officiate. Burial will be in Harman Cemetery, Gilboa. Visitation will be on Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Hospice Care Center or Immanuel Lutheran Church, Findlay.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com.
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