Landis H. Wehling

Landis H. Wehling, 91, of Beecher, passed away Friday August 4, 2023, at Heritage Woods in Manteno, Illinois. Landis was born on September 29, 1931, in Beecher. He was a proud member of the Village of Beecher throughout his life serving first as Village Trustee for 12 years and then Village President for 24 years. He was the original owner of Wehling Insurance Agency in Beecher. Landis was a member of St. Luke United Church of Christ in Beecher and prior member of both the Beecher Sportsmen's Club and the Beecher Fire Department. Landis enjoyed traveling extensively, bowling and playing cards with friends, telling jokes over a Miller Lite (or two) at the Beecher Amvet Lounge, and golfing in the Landis Wehling Tuesday Night Golf League. Landis is survived by his sons Scott (Tammy) Wehling of Beecher and Brad (Fiancé Debbie Brennen) Wehling of Lowell, IN; grandchildren Dustin Wehling, Jason (Kelly) Wehling, and Courtney (Jason) Holman; great-grandson Jax Wehling; and son-in-law Dr. Michael Wood. Landis is preceded in death by his wife Joan (Hoppensteadt) Wehling, daughter Dr. Connie Wehling-Wood, and daughter-in-law Sharon Wehling. Visitation will be held Wednesday August 9, 2023, 4pm to 7pm at Hack-Jensen Funeral Home in Beecher. Funeral Service will be private. Burial will be at Skyline Cemetery in Monee, IL.