Nicholas Redmond Wahrer

In honor of Nicholas Redmond Wahrer Sr., age 92 resident of Enoch, Utah passed away on October 20, 2016. Born April 18, 1924 in Brooklyn, New York. Caring and loving husband to Mary P. McLeod Wahrer (deceased). Son of John and Elizabeth Wahrer (deceased). Brother to 3 sisters (one surviving sister) and 3 brothers each who had served during the WWII effort. Father to Nicholas R. Wahrer Jr (Billie), Lawrence S J Wahrer (Brenda), Patrick A. Wahrer, Linda C. Wahrer and Donna M. Green (Douglas). Grandfather to 17 and great-grandfather to 48. He deeply loved all of his family and took his position of family patriarch seriously. Nicholas had wonderful experiences of growing up in Brooklyn. He worked at a young age and rubbed shoulders with great people that turned out to be wonderful mentors for him. He joined the army to help the WWII cause. It was during his service time as a Cryptographic Radio operator in Canada where he met our mother. She often said she fell in love with his voice first as she could hear him singing in the next room. She was a Canadian civilian operator for the U.S. Army. After they were married and moved to the States she eagerly and proudly became a US citizen. Nicholas was the last surviving member of his siblings to have served his country honorably. He had 3 sons serve in the Vietnam War and currently 5 grandsons that have or still are serving in the military. Our “love of country” was instilled in us throughout our life and they were a beautiful example of true patriots. They anxiously became involved in the P.O.W. effort during the Vietnam era. They hung our US flag properly and proudly and taught us by example to be politically involved. His schooling and work took them from N.Y. to Seattle in the early years of their marriage where he obtained his Bachelor’s degree in education. He worked and studied continually to provide for his family and it was in Seattle where Nicholas came in contact with the missionaries from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was baptized. They settled again in N.Y. for many years before moving to Idaho, Texas, then Utah to be close to their children. They endured the Teton Dam flood, lost everything but found resilience to start over again while living in Idaho where he loved to garden, taught architecture blue print reading and oversaw construction sites. Their move to Texas brought him opportunity to oversee the construction of new homes and he became a member of the Grand Lodge of Texas Masons and was a Master Mason. He loved to be a part of the wonderful service the Masons did in regards to Shriner Hospitals. Their move to Utah brought them to their final years where they enjoyed some travel and rest. They have always had a special place in their heart for our furry friends and taught their children and grandchildren to care for them. It wasn’t unusual to see a new cat or dog that was adopted into the family. Often times as his children we could hear our father singing, playing his harmonica or for entertainment playing the spoons and gather around and watch old family slides. How we enjoyed those times! He enjoyed making Sunday dinner and always made extra. Mom and dad worked tirelessly together in the kitchen to make wonderful holiday meals that so many could enjoy. Our home was always open to the missionaries, friends and family. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Nov. 2 at the Homestead Chapel 1390 East Midvalley Road, Enoch, Utah. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 10:45. Service will be 11:00. We thank all those who have cared and loved our pop. Until we meet again.

Nicholas Redmond Wahrer

April 18, 1924 - October 20, 2016