Wayne William Pahr
Wayne William Pahr, 68, of Darien. Beloved husband of Leonette. Loving father of Corinne (Bryan) Trtan, Mathias (Jessica) and Stephen Pahr. Devoted grandfather of Bryce and Jackson Trtan, Kylee, Carolyn, Elizabeth and Madelyn Pahr. Dear brother of Beverly (Ronald) Schillinger, Wendy (Eric) Havens and the late John (Regina) Pahr. Cherished son of the late Ernst and Lorraine Pahr. Fond uncle and cousin of many. Visitation 10am until Funeral Service 11am Thursday, Dec. 30, 2021 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 11500 German Church Rd., Burr Ridge, Il 60527. Private interment St. John Lutheran Cemetery, Columbia, SD. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Church Organ Fund (address above) appreciated. Wayne was former owner of Pahr Insurance Agency for over 40 years and he was on the Board for Lutheran Mutual Insurance Agency for many years. He enjoyed bowling on the Lutheran Men’s League for over 40 years and he was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church since 1971. Most recently, Wayne was a Postal Carrier for over 20 years. Arrangements entrusted to Hallowell & James Funeral Home at 630/964-6500 or www.hjfunerals.com
Death takes the body. God takes the soul. Our mind holds the memories. Our heart keeps the love. Our faith lets us know we will meet again.
A Great man is one that is remembered after they are gone, not because of something momentous but because they lived their life in a way that touched so many. Wayne will be remembered through our memories and everyday actions.
I have known Wayne over the past many years as a member of Lutheran Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Board of Directors. His friendship was much appreciated. I am reminded of the Bible verses from John 11:25-26.
Condolences & sympathies to Leonette & the Pahr family. I’ll always remember Wayne’s humor & gentle soul. He always had a certain sparkle in his eyes. Gone from this world way too soon but now resting with the Good Lord in heaven. I’ll think of you often in my memories of our childhood Wayne! Rest In Peace…love, Lynette ❤️
I served with Wayne for over 20+ years on the Board of Directors of Lutheran Mutual Fire insurance Co. He was a faithful and knowledge servant who helped me learn some ins and outs of the insurance business. More than that he was a servant of our Lord as a man of faith in all that he did! Blessings to all the family members in their incredible loss.God be with them and keep them strong in faith!
“Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. That they may rest from their labors.”
A wonderful man and will be missed by everyone that had the privilege to know him! Praying for his family during this very difficult time.
Wayne was o great neighbor who will be so missed. I’ll always visualize him mowing his lawn and planting his beautiful floral beds . And when he was done he’d go for a jog! Amazing! It was always fun when our kids played wiffleball between our two yards, with Wayne being the main dispute settler. Wayne was just an all around wonderful person who is gone too soon. Our prayers and sympathy go out to the whole Pahr family.
Mr. Pahr was, in many ways, like a second father to me. He was half of the couple, along with Mrs. Pahr, that would watch me before and after school for 10 years growing up. He was such a great man. He had such a calm demeanor, which is amazing given how many kids that he had such a large part in raising and watching every day. He was a great friend to my whole family. He was my first basketball coach, daily driver to and from school, and caretaker. I can’t say enough about him. He will be sorely missed and my heart breaks for the entire family. Everyone that knew Mr. Pahr is better for it. God bless him and the entire family. He is surely in great comfort with Our Father now.
We send our heartfelt condolences and love to Leonette and the Pahr family. I have so many wonderful memories of friendship with Wayne, Mark, and Barry during our time together so many years ago at Illinois State University. I will always remember Wayne’s modest but sincere smile that matched his likable spirit and friendliness. Jane and I pray for God’s peace and grace for the Pahr family to give strength through the sorrow.
My high school teammate. My college roommate. My good good friend. Life sent us in different directions, but the lessons learned from Wayne have served me well these 55 years of knowing him. Lessons about honesty, loyalty, courage, humility, and faith. He was a wonderful man. I will miss him so.
I am the fourth member of the Illinois State quartet. For those four years at ISU, we were thick as thieves doing almost everything together. Way too many stories to tell here.
I will always remember Wayne as a gifted and crafty competitor/athlete. More importantly, Wayne was a true friend and a trusted confidant. Wayne leaves me with nothing but great memories!
Leonette, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you work through this transition.
Hi Lee,
so sorry to hear about your husband passing away. keep the good memories close to your heart and hug the good thoughts around you. keep telling all the old corny, funny, wicked and absolutely the embarrassing stories till the cows come home.
Love,
sheryl Kay Tyrakowski Diane Koonce passed the word to me.
On behalf of the US Postal service Naperville, we would like to express our deepest condolences and sympathies to the family of our dear brother Wayne. He will be terribly missed. Wayne is a great friend, co-worker and human being. Wayne had exemplary service at the USPS. Thank you for the last time Wayne. Rest in Peace brother.
Doug and I had the privilege of knowing Wayne through our work with Lutheran Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Wayne was hardworking and dedicated, he had a love for his family and genuine care and concern for others that was present and apparent in his activites within the work community. We were blessed to have known him and encouraged by his leadership on the board of Lutheran Mutual. He will be greatly missed, but we hold to a certain future with our Lord Jesus Christ in heaven and have no doubt that we will see Wayne again. May God bless and comfort Lee and the family during this time. We were sorry to have been out of town during the funeral, but are so grateful for the links to be able to view the service.
Our prayers and love are with you! Doug and Tracie Schmitt
To the family of our Postal brother Wayne, We thank you for letting him into our hearts with such a kind spirit. May God bless the Pahr’s family with love and strength through this season. He will be missed, but not forgotten. We want to thank you Wayne, for the time and hard work you put in at the Naperville Post Office.
I too shared many memories of Wayne from the 2 years we shared experiences ay Illinois State University. If you could put together those who authored several of the ISU comments, you would witness the sincerely felt memories of Wayne and many others. While I lost contact with Wayne, I do recall seeing some 25 years ago when we got together to celebrate another of the ISU quartet.
Anne and I send our heartfelt sympathies and condolences to Wayne’s entire family as he has certainly left a significant void in the space he filled so well. The comments I see confirm my feelings of Wayne during the time our paths crossed many years ago.
God Bless.