Regina M. "Jean" King

Regina M. “Jean” King, 98, of Wapakoneta, died peacefully at 6:12 p.m., Mon. Nov. 26, 2012, at Otterbein Cridersville. She was born Dec. 27, 1913, in Fryburg, OH, the daughter of George & Mary (Fisher) Wehrle, who preceded her in death. On June 2, 1941 she married Robert King who preceded her in death on July 10, 2005, after 64 years of a blessed marriage. Regina is survived by 4 daughters & 3 sons-in-law, Sharon (Tom) Gehrlich, of Westerville, OH, Sandy (Gary) Wildermuth, Sonia Opperman, & Sara (Ken)Klopfenstein, all of Wapakoneta, 11 grandchildren, Tom (Cheryle) Gehrlich, Sam (Lynnette) Gehrlich, Ellen Gehrlich, John (Jill) Neuman, Matt (Shelly) Neuman, Beth (Brad) Sanders, Brian Wildermuth, Mike Opperman (Scott Small), Jennie (Michael) Whitehead, Mark Klopenstein, & Ann Klopfenstein (fiancé Matt Domino), 16 great grandchildren, Joey, Katie & Abby Gehrlich, Meredith, Morgan, Mia, & Mary Gehrlich, Zach & Taylor Neuman, Hannah & Nate Neuman, Lindsey Sanders, Hunter Wildermuth, Lauren, Dylan, & Justin Whitehead. She was preceded in death by her daughter Susan Neuman. Regina was the youngest of 2 brothers William & Frank Wehrle and 2 sisters, Minnie Eisert & Leona Frank, who preceded her in death. Regina graduated from St. Joseph High School, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, both of Wapakoneta. She was a life member of the V.F.W. Post #8445, Auxiliary, Wapakoneta. Regina was co-owner & business partner, with her husband, of Haywood’s Home Store & King’s Catering, both of Wapakoneta. Her hobbies included cooking, baking, spending time with her family, and playing cards. She enjoyed working with the public, was an outstanding mother, grandmother, & great grandmother. Her outstanding generosity & kindness will never be forgotten. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 p.m., Thurs. November 29, 2012, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Wapakoneta, Fr. Dan Hunt officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. �" 1:30 p.m., Thurs. at the Long & Folk Chapel of Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home, 13 South Blackhoof Street, (please use street address, thanks) Wapakoneta. Memorials may be directed to the St. Joseph Renovation Fund, Otterbein Cridersville, God’s Store House, or to the Auglaize Acres.

Regina M. "Jean" King

December 27, 1913 - November 26, 2012