Roland (Rick) F. Wehger, age 80, of Shelton, peacefully entered into rest in his home on April 17, 2025. He is the beloved husband of 51 years of Diana (Keely) Wehger. Rick was born in Bridgeport on June 16, 1944, son of the late Roland T. and Florence (Berger) Wehger, and lived in Shelton for 51 years. Rick is also predeceased by his sister Judith Henderson.
He graduated from Roanoke College with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and went on to have a successful career in IT management within the pharmaceutical industry before his retirement.
He had a diverse range of talents and interests. Rick was a diving enthusiast with NAUI Advanced Diver certification, was an avid fly fisherman and outdoorsman, and was an accomplished guitarist. He was a member of Shelton’s Olde Ripton Garden Club, serving on the Hospitality Committee and as Club Photographer. Rick was an animal lover and a friend to everyone he met.
He is the beloved father of Kimberly Ann Wehger and Eric Evan Wehger and his wife Dr. Ying Yu. He is also survived by his sister, Sue Jefferys and her husband Dr. William, nephews Tom Jefferys, Mark Jefferys and his wife Jenna, and Jeffery Henderson and his wife Heather and her child Ainsley.
Friends may greet the family at the Riverview Funeral Home, 390 River Road, Shelton, on Thursday, April 24, 2025 from 4 to 7 PM. A Celebration of Life Service will be announced and held later in the Spring.
Memorial contributions are requested to the American Cancer Society.
Friends may leave condolences at www.riverviewfh.com.
