Wegner, Roland John (1931 - 2020)

WEGNER, OPPOLD, PETERSEN, BUSING, ADAIR, HEESE

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 4/15/2020 at 18:23:58

Name of deceased: Roland John Wegner

Aged: 88 yrs, 9 mo, 13 days

Residence: Rose Vista Nursing Home, Woodbine, Harrison County, IA

Born: June 1, 1931; Panama, Shelby County, IA

Died: March 14, 2020; Myrtue Medical Center, Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, March 17, 2020, St. Michael's Catholic Church, Harlan, IA; burial was in the Harlan Cemetery, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Children, Deb (spouse, Bruce) Busing of Logan, IA, Bob Wegner (spouse, Jane) of Prescott, AZ, Paul Wegner (spouse, Kristi) of Harlan, IA, David Wegner (spouse, Kelly) of Carroll, IA, and Linda (spouse, Craig) Adair of Logan, IA; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; sister, Luella (spouse, Glen) Heese of Bellingham, WA; nieces; nephews; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Paul and Marcella (nee Oppold) Wegner; wife, Velma; sons, Daniel and Roger; infant granddaughter, Kaitlyn; brothers, Walter and Donald

Education: Attended St. Mary’s Catholic School, Panama, IA; was offered a full college scholarship in vocal but he made the decision to stay home and help on the farm.

Religious affiliation: Baptized and confirmed at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Panama, IA

Military service: no information provided

Marriage: Velma Petersen; March 5, 1957; St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Panama, IA

Employment: Farmer; he then sold seed for over 20 years for Wilson Hybrid Seeds, Harlan, IA; also worked at Shelby County Sanitation and retired at the age of 80

Hobbies/Interests: Watching RFD TV; caring for his yard

Sources: harlanonline.com; pauleyjones.com