WEGNER, Elmer O.

Male 1913 - 2002  (89 years)


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  • Name WEGNER, Elmer O.  [1
    Born 24 Jun 1913  South Milwaukee, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Gender Male 
    Died 13 Dec 2002  Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I491  Bollendorf Spangs
    Last Modified 11 Oct 2013 

    Family SPANG, Lucille,   b. 31 Dec 1914, Caledonia, Racine Co., Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 09 Jan 2002, Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 87 years) 
    Married 11 Apr 1942  Milwaukee, WI Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Family ID F196  Group Sheet

  • Notes 

    • RACINE - Mr. Elmer O. Wegner, 89, passed away at his residence on Friday, December 13, 2002. He was born in South Milwaukee on June 24, 1913, the son of the late Ferdinand and Bertha Wegner. He moved to Milwaukee in 1946 and Racine in 1977. On April 11, 1942, in South Milwaukee, he was united in marriage to the former Lucille Spang, who preceded him in death on January 9, 2002. Mr. Wegner served with the Wisconsin Civilian Conservation Corps. He owned and operated bowling lanes in Milwaukee, Silver City Recreation Center, and later, Hank Marino Recreation Center. Later, he was employed by Wrought Washer until his retirement in 1974. Mr. Wegner was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and a charter member of the Racine Golden K. He enjoyed bowling, gardening, and fishing, but most of all, he treasured the time spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Surviving are his two sons, Dr. Robert L. (Mary) Wegner of Racine and Dr. David E. (Marilen) Wegner of Paris, Ill.; grandchildren, James Wegner, Dr. Jon (Stacey) Wegner, Stefanie (Sean) Boland, Bradley (Tela) Wegner, and Ann Wegner; four great-grandchildren, Ashlee, Joshua, Allyson, and Reece; two sisters, Dorothy Delke and Grace Wagner, both of Cudahy; brother-in-law, Raphel Spang of Racine; sisters-in-law, Irene Maller of Caledonia and Eva Spang of Racine; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert and Arnold Wegner. Relatives and friends are asked to meet at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1533 Erie Street, on Monday, December 16, 2002, at 5 p.m. for the Funeral Mass with Rev. John Aiello officiating. Entombment services will be held in the chapel of West Lawn Memorial Park on Tuesday, December 17, 2002, at 10 a.m. Visitation will be in the church on Monday from 3:30 p.m. until the time of the Mass. In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to St. Joseph Catholic Church. DRAEGER-LANGENDORF FUNERAL HOME 1910 Taylor Avenue637-6514

  • Sources 
    1. [S1033] Racine Journal Times Online.