Harold Richard Wherry, 82, of Troy Ohio passed away Sunday evening November 24, 2013 at Miami Valley Hospital. He was born December 22, 1930 to Richard H. Wherry and Katherine P. (Lare) Wherry in Convoy Ohio and that began a wonderful and full life that touched many. He was also supported and guided later by his step father, Lewis McDaniel.

Harold is preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Nancy L. (Gasiday) Wherry. He is survived by his five children; Tom, Mark, Lisa, Chris and Jane. Eleven Grandchildren;

Lucas, Bess, Marcus, Kaylin, Jacob, Aana, Allen, Jessica, Spencer, Shelby and Megan.  Five Great Grandchildren; Braxton, Brooklyn, Logan, Addison and Kaleigha. Daughter/Son in-laws; Greg, Michelle, Karen and Craig.

Growing up he was active in sports and outdoor activities. In particular, he loved to fish and spend time at his parent's cottage on Lake Lavine. He would also claim to be a bit of a pool shark at the uptown Convoy billiards hall. Basketball seems to have been his best athletic endeavor where he played for Convoy HS, as a freshman at Bowling Green and also in the Army.

He attended Bowling Green State University for his undergrad degree and Ball State University for his Masters. He is an Army veteran and was stationed in Germany in 1952-53. His first job was at Mississinawa Valley where he also coached basketball, baseball and track. He then moved on to be Principal at Washington C.H. HS for three years and then on to Vandalia Butler HS in the same position. There he became a fixture from 1965-1983 and has been known by some to be the "Father of the Modular System". Some of you will get that!

More important than his resume, was his desire to give of himself and his resources to make a difference. He was a Sunday School teacher at every point of his adult life and in this and other areas, liked to ask the tough questions that made you think. He was a dedicated member of Troy 1 ^st United Methodist and prior to that Vandalia United Methodist church. His involvement in meaningful causes such as World Hunger Bazaar, local hunger programs, the Vandalia HS Memorial Day celebration and the Vandalia Historical Society are a few of the areas he and mom supported.

He loved the art of the deal in his antiques business and made so many friends and had great stories from across his travels and shows. His collection of "junk" was always growing, requiring multiple annexes until the "big sale" in Sept. 2008.

His honesty and integrity were unquestioned and he was a mentor to many who worked with him during his professional career.

Finally, he was the loving father, husband and son that few could surpass and he will now rejoin his one and only love, his "Schotzie".

A memorial service will be held at 10:00AM on Monday, December 2, 2013 at the First United Methodist Church, Troy with the Rev. Dave Leckrone officiating.  Interment will take place in Poplar Hill Cemetery, Vandalia, Ohio.  Friends may call from 2-5PM on Sunday at Baird Funeral Home, Troy.  Memorial contributions may be made to Bradley's House of Hope c/o First United Methodist Church 110 W. Franklin St. Troy, Ohio 45373.  Friends may express condolences to the family through www.bairdfuneralhome.com.