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Lena Wehmeyer Obituary
Lena Rose (Rosie) Wehmeyer, precious wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully entering heaven on March 29, 2014 at the age of 86. She was born on May 28, 1927 in Creighton, Missouri.
Rosie grew up in rural Missouri where she graduated from high school and attended college in Warrensburg, Missouri, earning a "War-time" teaching certificate.
Rosie married Kenneth Wehmeyer in 1948 in Mound City, Missouri. They were happily married for 66 years. Rosie was a member of and enjoyed attendance and fellowship at the Westside Presbyterian Church in Lawrence. She also attended and supported the First United Methodist Church of Mission, Texas where the couple lived during the winter months.
In the early 1960's the family moved from her homeland of Missouri to Kansas where Rosie became employed with Hallmark Cards in Lawrence. She retired, after 27 years of service, to enjoy life traveling and spending special moments with her family.
Rosie is survived by her husband; daughter Marcella (Warren) Renken, Houston, Texas; son Mark (Connie) Wehmeyer, Mission, Kansas; daughter Marlene (Kermit) Williams, Lawrence; Gigi (Dr. Michael) Boggan, Kingsport, Tennessee. Grandchildren: Kim Renken, Tyler Renken, Rayna Williams, Erin Davis, RaeAnn Handshy, Jodie Vickers, Hillary Wehmeyer, Angela Williams, Laura Southard, Joshua Boggan, and Zachary Boggan. Also surviving are her 7 great-grandchildren.
Rosie was preceded in death by her parents Roy L. and Ollie Catherine McCalmon, her brother Samuel McCalmon, nephew, Billy Roy McCalmon and grandson, Matthew Boggan.
A memorial service will be held at Westside Presbyterian Church, 1024 Kasold Drive, Lawrence, Kansas, April 2, 2014 at 10:30 with fellowship following. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made in Rosie's honor to Lawrence Senior Center, 745 Vermont Street, Lawrence, KS 66044.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lena Wehmeyer
Mike Strong
August 4, 2023
Aunt Lena and family.
Even though I never got to know you all in the past I know there were many memories through the years. Sending our love to everyone. Thanks for welcoming me into the family.
Tommy Sink
April 29, 2014
I just saw this, I know you will all miss her, my deepest sympathy.
Louis Bia
April 4, 2014
So sorry about Rosie...We always had fun in the beauty shop the last 12 years..My sympathy, Louis Bia (hairdresser)
April 3, 2014
Gigi & Mike, We have been thinking of you. We so enjoyed meeting your parents. We will keep you in our prayers.
Anne & Robert Williams
Linda Roberts
April 2, 2014
So sorry for, you Marlene and the rest of your family.
Van & Greg Vance
April 2, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Gigi. Praying for comfort for your whole family.
Hillary Wehmeyer
April 1, 2014
Your hugs were the most comforting, your smile was the most cheerful, your love the greatest a grandma could give. I am so blessed to have a part of you with me every day. Love you forever.
Rock Chalk!
Tina Kramer
April 1, 2014
Gigi we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. Your mom was fun loving and kind. It was always a special time when she and your dad were in for a visit! We were blessed to have known her.
john norman
April 1, 2014
To Marlene and your family, we were so sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. What a wonderul lady she was. A bright star in anyones day.Precious are the memories of her beautiful smile and special little laugh. God Bless to you all. Love John and Suzie Norman
April 1, 2014
Wehmeyer Family, So sorry for Your Loss. When we would she her at the Rock Creek community dinner, Mrs Wehmeyer was always so happy and had such a wonderful smile. She will be dearly missed. So sorry for your loss. Judy and Jerald Owings
Lee & Emily Ward
April 1, 2014
We will always remember that smile. It was always a part of Lena Rose. Our deepest sympathy to Kenneth and all the kids. We love you all.
Margaret Dick
April 1, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. She was a wonderful lady and always smiling and kind to every one. Prayers for the family.
Leroy & Cindy Lopez
April 1, 2014
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Diana Grover
April 1, 2014
In memory of Grandma Rosie.
A very loyal, devoted, and loving Mother and Grandmother.
Gena Ott
April 1, 2014
So sorry Wehmeyers! We have such great memories of our neighbors and enjoyed Ken and Rosie coming out for sweet corn during "Courter Corn Camp" in the more recent year. You are in our thoughts and prayers! Gena (Courter) Ott and the Courter Family
Tina Roberts
April 1, 2014
We will miss Rosie's smile and laughter at the Senior Center. Our prayers of comfort for Ken and the entire Wehmeyer family are with all of you.
Mary Higgins
April 1, 2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family of Lena Rose. She was a wonderful lady who always had a smile. She will be missed by many.
Marge Haney
April 1, 2014
very sorry for your loss.
J. D. and Idonna Corwine
April 1, 2014
So sorry to hear about Grandma Rosie. Our sympathies are with the whole family.
Martha Funke
April 1, 2014
Our deepest sympathy to the Wehmeyer family. Your Mother was a beam of sunshine in this world. We will miss her sweet physical presence and hold dear the memories of her joyful living.
Love, The Funkes of Kingsport
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