William J Wherry, Jr. Obituary (1928

William J. Wherry, Jr., 91 of Bloomington, passed away at 8:42 pm Monday July 20, 2020 at OSF St. Joseph Medical Center, Bloomington. A private family graveside service will be held Friday at Park Hill Mausoleum Chapel. Calvert & Metzler Memorial Home, Bloomington is handling the arrangements. William was born November 3, 1928 in Bloomington, Illinois, the son of William and Myrtle (Van Horn) Wherry. He married Doris Waller, she survives. Also surviving are two daughters: Catherine (Dean) Cole & Connie (Wesley) Anderson; 5 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 sisters, 1 brother and 1 granddaughter. William was the owner of Wherry Machine & Welding for 40 years. Bill served in the Marines during the Korean War. He was a member of the West Twin Grove Christian Church and a member of the Bloomington Elks Lodge #281. Memorials may be made to West Twin Grove Christian Church