John H. ‘Jack’ Wedemeyer, age 74, of Sun City West, Arizona and formerly of Gallia County, died Sunday evening July 15, 2007 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Born April 30, 1933 in Gallia County, he was the son of the late Walter and Amy Reese Wedemeyer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by a brother, Walter ‘Ray’ Wedemeyer.
Jack was a United States Army Veteran. Following his time in service, he worked for 17 years for Ohio Bell, 8 years for American General Construction Company, and retired as division manager for underground communications construction company, Fifhel, after 23 years of service. He was a member of Sun City West Christian Church, and Patriot Masonic Lodge #496.
He is survived by:
Wife: Maureen Swisher Johnson Wedemeyer of Sun City West, AZ. Whom he married on February 1, 1991 in Bull Head City, AZ.
3 Children: John Wedemeyer of Greenfield, IN., Tom (Cindy) Wedemeyer of Bloomington, IN., and Cindy (Steve) Powell of Crestwood, KY. A Step Son: Mike (Jeannie) Johnson of Avondale, AZ. 9 Grandchildren, and 1 Great Grandchild. A Brother, Marlin (Donna) Wedemeyer of Rio Grande, and a Sister, Lottie Lou (Joe) Long of Gallipolis, and several Nieces and Nephews.
Funeral services will be 2:00 PM. Sunday July 22, 2007 at the Chapel of Hope Mausoleum at Ohio Valley Memory Gardens, with Denny Coburn officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum. Friends may call on Saturday from 2-4 and 6-9 PM. at the Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home. Masonic services will be conducted at 8:30 PM. Saturday at the funeral home by Patriot Lodge #496. Military Funeral Honors will be presented at the cemetery on Sunday by the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to Seasons Hospice, 7776 South Point Parkway West Suite 100 Phoenix, AZ. 85044
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