Werner G. Begehr

BEGEHR, Werner Gustav, 83, beloved husband of 59 years to Mary Ellen Begehr, passed away peacefully Tuesday, July 8. He is survived by his loving son Eric (Judy) Begehr and adoring grandchildren Hunter and Margaux Begehr. Werner was a dear brother in law to Michael and wife Jo Ann Kappa of Cincinnati, and Patricia Russell of Pompano Beach, FL and is survived by many loving nieces and nephews. Werner was born in Bremerhaven, Germany and immigrated at age 24 to the United States. He is preceded in death by his parents Frieda and Gustav Begehr and survived by his cousin Jurgen and wife Gudrun Tiedemann and his lifelong friends Guenter Zimmermann and Walter Davidsmeyer of Bremerhaven, Germany. Werner lived the American dream working for Procter & Gamble 37 years and retiring at age 57. Werner and Mary Ellen enjoyed travelling the world together and in his free time, Werner was a professional photographer, loved sailing, gardening and was an accomplished chef. He loved to entertain his beloved friends and weekly guests in his Biergarten. Friends and family will be received Tuesday, July 15 from 9:30 – 11 at St. Vivian, 7600 Winton Road, Cincinnati, OH 45224 with a Liturgy Outside Mass to follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Cincinnati. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.com