- Date Of Birth: December 27, 1954
- Date Of Death: July 2, 2015
- State: Louisiana
Edwin “Gary” Wehlen entered into eternal rest on July 2nd, 2015, at the age of 60. He was the cherished husband of Laurie Henderson Wehlen for the past 40 years. Loving father of Nicholas J. Wehlen, Amanda Wehlen Mahoney, and the late Courtney Marie Wehlen. Father-in-law of Alaine Smith Wehlen and Aaron M. Mahoney, and loving Paw Paw to 3 grand-daughters, Evelyn, Lillian and Cecilia Wehlen and one grandson, Duke Matthew Mahoney. Son of Evelyn Virginia Wehlen and the late Ernest G Wehlen. Gary is survived by one sister, Jonelle Couch (Mike), one brother, E.Jerry Wehlen (Jennifer), and the late Larry Wehlen. Nephew of the late Gay DeNoble, and the late Wm. Dave Morgan. Brother-in-Law to Ve Ferry (Kenneth), Arthur Henderson (Terrie), Robert Henderson (Pam), Donald Henderson, Leslie Henderson and Shawn Henderson (Christine). Also survived by numerous loving Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and their families. Gary was the owner and operator of E&G Pest Control with his late Father for the past 35 years. Gary was the current and past President of the GNOPCA, past President of LPMA, and Board Member of LIPCA. He was extremely active in the New Orleans and Louisiana Pest Control industry. Gary also taught continuing education classes for the pest control industry. He was a proud Veteran of the United States Marine Corps having served as a Drill Instructor at Paris Island in South Carolina. He is loved dearly and his passing leaves a huge void in the hearts of those who love him.
