Michael "Mike" H. Wehr

Michael H. Wehr, devoted husband of 55 years to Dianne K. Wehr, proud Dad of two sons, Steven M. Wehr (Emilie) of Waterford, WI, and Jeffrey R. Wehr (Nathalie) of Pembroke Pines, FL, and loving grandpa to Roan, Spencer, and Aidan Wehr died on January 9, 2025, after a courageous year-long battle with Pancreatic Cancer. The term “Dad” was used instead of father, as Mike was more than a father–he was a Dad.

Mike was born in 1948, to the late Orben and Anne Wehr. He served his country as an Army reservist in the late 1960s. He met Dianne while working at a gas station in Hales Corners.  They were married at the VFW post in New Berlin in 1969 and proceeded to conquer life together as a team.

Professionally, Mike was a master mechanic at Fruehauf, supervisor at Barry Trucking, and Director of Maintenance for Milwaukee County Transit. During the 1990s, he returned to school at Cardinal Stritch University to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, followed by a Master’s degree in Management and Leadership.

Mike loved taking his family out on his boat, racing golf carts in the Florida Keys, and taking day trips with Dianne in his Corvette.  Mike is known for his ambitious projects, like turning a ranch into a 3-story lake home, helping his boys with home improvements and vehicle repairs, and remodeling his Key Largo home. Mike was a practical joker and was quick with a clever comment. Starting a joke war with Mike was futile, and at least one prank victim woke to find a toilet had been tidily placed in their yard overnight. Mike loved dogs, especially his dog Gracey, whom he treated like a family member (including at the dinner table). The family dogs were always excited to see him and adored and loved him. We all agreed that animals are the best judges of character.

Mike was always willing to help, regardless of the circumstances. Friends reading this likely remember him stopping by to help with a project if it was not moving along fast enough, to “help” you move it faster. Mike could appear hard on the exterior at times, but he was kind and a softy for anyone in need. One time on a cold, wet, spring day he pushed a stranger’s car out of a muddy ditch, only to be rewarded with a face full of mud from a spinning tire as the driver raced away. He laughed and said, “That happens once in a while”.

In early 2024, Mike was diagnosed with Pancreatic cancer, and his family was with him every step of the way.  Dianne sacrificed much and gave everything she had to offer.  She was selfless in this battle and was a loving and caring wife through thick and thin.

Mike’s friends have felt his positive effect throughout the years, and the impact he had on his family is beyond words.  Mike’s passing has left a crater in our hearts. We will treasure his stories and the small parts of him that they will bring back. His children will miss their Dad, who was their strongest supporter.  His adoring wife, Dianne, will forever miss her husband and best friend.

In accordance with Mike’s wishes, his services will be held privately.