Leroy E. Wente's obituary , Passed away on March 7, 2020 in Effingham, Illinois

Leroy E. Wente

February 23, 1936 - March 7, 2020 (84 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

Leroy E. Wente's obituary , Passed away on March 7, 2020 in Effingham, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home

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Leroy E. Wente

February 23, 1936 - March 7, 2020 (84 years old)

Effingham, Illinois

Leroy E. Wente Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Leroy E. Wente (Effingham, Illinois), born in Sigel, Illinois, who passed away on March 7, 2020, at the age of 84, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Leroy E. Wente to show support.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Walter Wente and Harriett Wente (Springer); and his wife Jeannine R. Joergens. He is survived by: his daughter Karla Breitenbucher (Tom) of Bourbonnais, Illinois; his grandchildren, Kaylee Breitenbucher and Cole Breitenbucher; his siblings, Mary Lou Esker (late Ted), Don Wente (Rosalie), Wayne Wente (Linda), Jerry Wente (Karen) and Art Wente (Mary Rose Hoene); and his brother-in-law Eldon Joergens (Judy). He is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to HSHS Hospice Southern Illinois, or Effingham DAV Chapter 7.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Johnson Funeral Home



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Mar 13

Visitation

Johnson Funeral Home
1110 N 4th St, Effingham, IL 62401

Sat

Mar 14

Funeral service

Sacred Heart Catholic Church
405 S Henrietta St, Effingham, IL 62401

Sat

Mar 14

Committal service

Woodlawn Cemetery
15734 IL-33, Effingham, IL 62401

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