James E. Wehinger

James E. Wehinger, Sr, age 65, of Friendship, WI, formerly of South Wayne, WI, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2007 at his home. He was born on August 4, 1941 the son of J. Edward and Mildred J. (Neese) Wehinger in Monroe, WI. James graduated from Black Hawk High School in South Wayne, WI in 1960, and later attended The Platteville University in Platteville, WI. He was united in marriage to Judith A. Johnson on August 10, 1963 at Wiota Lutheran Church. James and Judith shared 44 years of marriage together. They lived in South Wayne until 1986 when they moved to Austin, TX. They then moved to Friendship, WI in 1988.

James is survived by his wife: Judith at home; his mother: Mildred Grebner of Warren, IL; his son: James (Phyllis) Wehinger, Jr of Friendship, WI; two step-grandchildren: Joshua Roatch of Friendship, WI, and Justine Roatch at McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey; his foreign exchange children: Guillermo (Sandra) Oseguera of Mexico City, MX, Gerardo (Gina) Oseguera of Flower Mound, TX, Gabriella (Dr. Rafael) Briones of Mexico City, and their children; beloved aunts: Gertrude Koehn, and Esther Tregloan both of Monroe, WI; six cousins: Beverly "Sis", Jerry, Janet, Patricia, Terry, and Tami; and his beloved dog, Jazz. He was preceded in death by his father, Edward, on June 26, 2004; paternal grandparents: John and Ida (Isely) Wehinger; maternal grandparents: Milton and Esther (Clock) Neese; uncles: LaVerne Koehn, Mel Tregloan, Vic Wehinger, Earl Schliem; and aunts: Lillian Schliem, and Marion (Chub) Wehinger.

James was a member of Wiota Lutheran Church, and served as a council member. James was a Bethel Series Student, and Wiota Luther League Advisor for 14 years. He belonged to South Wayne Fire Department, and was the former and youngest ever Village President and Clerk in the state of Wisconsin. James was a charter member on the Board of Directors of Black Hawk Sportsman Club. He was the previous owner of Wehinger Plumbing and Heating in South Wayne, and was employed as an Austin Texas Master Plumber. James was employed, for 18 years, at the State of Wisconsin Department of Commerce as Plumbing Consultant, and Cross Connection Control Specialist. He also instructed Cross Connection and Backflo Protection Courses at UW Madison and Wisconsin Rural Water Association. He was a member of American Backflo Protection. Presently owner of his own private business "Plumbers Services". James held Master Plumbers Licenses in Wisconsin and Texas. He received many awards and pleasing recognitions. James was also a Jazz enthusiast. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, wood working, and travel. James loved spending time with his family and friends, and was devoted to his work, and always had time for his dog Jazz.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at 11:00 A.M. at Wiota Lutheran Church in Wiota, WI with Rev. Sara Gillespie officiating. Burial will be at East Wiota Cemetery in Wiota. A visitation will be held on Monday, February 12, 2007 from 4:00 until 8:00 P.M. at Erickson Funeral Home in Argyle, WI. (www.ericksonfuneralhome.com)

Memorials have been established with the Plumbing education Fund, and Wiota Lutheran Churchs Education and Music Programs.