Roger Wehrbein

Born in Lincoln, Nebraska, Wehrbein graduated from Plattsmouth High School and the Agriculture College of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. He was in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1962, and was a U.S. Army Reserve company commander. Wehrbein married Jeanene Markussen on October 7, 1961; they have two, Douglas and David.[1]

Wehrbein began his political career on the Cass County Fair Board and as Cass County Commissioner.[2] He was elected to the legislature, representing Nebraska's Legislative 2nd district centered in Plattsmouth, Nebraska, on November 4, 1986, and was re-elected four times from 1990 to 2002. He was on the Appropriations Committee for 18 years, and chaired the committee for 10 years.[3]

Wehrbein continued to work on his family's farm, alongside his three brothers, while serving as representative and after his term ended.[2] He also has worked on the Plattsmouth Bridge Commission, and participated in the movement to build a new university fraternity house for Alpha Gamma Rho.[4]

Wehrbein's wife, Jeanene, died on November 6, 2016.[5]

• Nebraskan of the Year, Rotary Clubs of Nebraska, 2008[6]
• Alumni Service Award, College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, 2003/2004[7]
• Nebraska Hall of Agriculture Achievement
• Omaha Agribusiness Club Gamma Sigma Delta honoree, 1999
• Nebraska Agribusiness Club honoree, 1980
• Alpha Gamma Rho outstanding alumnus, 1976, 1981
• Omaha Area Kiwanis Farm Family of the Year, 1984
• UNL Block and Bridle Club honoree, 1993.
• Alternate delegate, 1996 Republican National Convention

• "District 2: Sen. Roger Wehrbein". Nebraska Unicameral Legislature. Archived from the original on June 14, 2006. Retrieved March 14, 2006.