Harold William Wesbecher

HAROLD WILLIAM WESBECHER, 96, of Evansville, Illinois, passed away at 4:38 pm, Saturday, July 12, 2025, at DeGreff Hospice House, St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born to the late William and Leona (nee Krull) Wesbecher on February 16, 1929, in Evansville, Illinois.

Harold married Mary M. Junger on September 29, 1956, at Fort Gage, Illinois; she preceded him on March 4, 2006. Harold married Geraldine “Gerry” (nee Salvo) Kisro on September 11, 2010, at St. Mary Church of the Divine Maternity in Ellis Grove, Illinois; she survives.

He had been a lifelong farmer and agribusiness dealer in seed and fertilizer.

Harold was a member of St. Mary Church of the Divine Maternity in Ellis Grove, Illinois. He spent many years serving on the Parish Council.

Harold served in the Army during the Korean War as a Military Policeman. He was also a member of American Legion Post # 1172 in Evansville, Illinois.

Survivors:

Wife:

     Gerry Wesbecher  Evansville, IL

2 Children:

     Jim Wesbecher(Reneé Mallender)  Evansville, IL

     Ann (Dave) Dohack  St. Louis, MO

Like a Son & his sons:

   Jason (Stephanie) Biermann

   Levi, Wyatt, Riley, & Tate Biermann Evansville, IL

3 Step-Children:

     Barbara (Mike) Lackey  Mt Pleasant, WI

    Jim Kisro  Evansville, IL

    Robert (Terri) Kisro  Evansville, IL

Several Step-Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins, and Friends

Preceded in Death by: Parents, Wife – Mary, 2 Brothers – Harlan (Rose) Wesbecher and infant - Billy Wesbecher

Funeral Mass:

     10:00 am, Saturday, July 26, 2025

     St. Mary Church of the Divine Maternity, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Officiating:

     Fr. Sebastian Ukoh

     Deacon Al DuBois

Interment:

      St. Pius V Catholic Cemetery

      Walsh, Illinois

Visitation:

      Friday – 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm

      Saturday – 9:00 am – 10:00 am

      St. Mary Church of the Divine Maternity, Ellis Grove, Illinois

Memorials

       St. Mary Church of the Divine Maternity, Ellis Grove, Illinois