OREGON / WARREN, Ohio - Dudley Joseph Wehner, 96, formerly of Warren, Ohio, died on July 14, 2026, shortly after celebrating his 59th anniversary with his loving wife, Ann.

Dudley was born to Walter and Catherine “Marie” Wehner in Wellsville, Ohio, and he served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. Post service, he obtained his bachelor’s degree from Northeastern Illinois University. After working as an electrical technician and steel worker, he finished his career as a letter carrier in Warren, Ohio.

Dudley was a lifelong learner and was often found with a book in his hand. His passions included fishing, chess, horses, mathematics, and volunteering at Habitat for Humanity.

Dudley was preceded in death by his seven sisters, Regina, Martha, Bonevere “Bonnie,” Lois Ann, Margaret Mary, Noreen and Catherine “Kay”; and four brothers, Regis, William “Bill,” John “Jack” and Tom. In addition to his wife, Ann, he is survived by his three children, Kelly, Kathleen and Paul; four grandchildren, Ryan, Meghan, Isobel and Fiona; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at HOLY MOTHER OF CONSOLATION CATHOLIC CHURCH, 651 N. Main St., Oregon, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2026, with Father David Wanish presiding. Family and friends who wish to view the Mass via LIVESTREAM may visit Dudley’s obituary page at www.gundersonfh.com at the time of the Mass and click on "Watch Now" in the Webcast section. A luncheon will follow. A visitation will be held at the church from 9 a.m. until the time of the Mass on Saturday.

The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Azura of Verona and Agrace Hospice for their compassionate and loving care of Dudley in his final months with us.

In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make a memorial donation to Habitat for Humanity, Holy Mother of Consolation Church, or your choice of charity in Dudley’s honor.

Online condolences may be made at www.gundersonfh.com.

Gunderson Oregon

Funeral & Cremation Care

1150 Park St.

(608) 835-3515

Dudley Joseph Wehner

March 24, 1930 - July 14, 2026

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