Wilford "Dush" Urhahn

Wilford C. “Dush” Urhahn, 96 of Benton, Missouri died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born February 26, 1927 in New Hamburg, Missouri to John Peter and Stella Schlitt Urhahn. He married Helen Fern Robison on May 8, 1960. She preceded him in death on July 5, 1992.

Dush was a life long member of St. Lawrence Catholic Church in New Hamburg and a member of Knights of Columbus Council # 6420 in Scott City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army

Dush was an owner/operator in the trucking industry for his entire career from his first Chevrolet truck in 1949 to his Kenworth’s in the mid-90s, he was well known for his Lime and rock hauling throughout the region.

He is survived by a daughter, Mary Beth (Roy) Evans of Benton; loving companion Betty Hunt of Benton; three grandchildren, Carie (John) Boswell of Scott City, Chris (Kyla) Evans and Justin Evans of Benton and seven great grandchildren, Jessica (Jay) Simmons, Dylan, Brett and Evan Boswell, Katelyn and Carson Evans and Hailey Evans.

He was also preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister.

Visitation will be from 9:00 am – 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at the St. Lawrence Church in New Hamburg.

Funeral mass will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday at the church with Rev. Daniel Belken as celebrant.

Burial will be in St. Lawrence Catholic Cemetery.