Wemark, Denis Craig 1940 - 2019
WEMARK, MAGNUS, QVERN, MCDONALD, SMITH, FEE, HOVDEN, RICHARDSON, CHVATAL, KOSTER
Posted By: Joy Moore (email)
Date: 3/31/2019 at 11:50:38
Denis Craig Wemark, age 78 of Ridgeway, Iowa passed away on Monday, March 18, 2019 at Gundersen Lutheran Hospital in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
Denis was born on June 7, 1940 to Maurice and Stella Margaret (Magnus) Wemark. He grew up in Ridgeway on the family farm. Graduated from Ridgeway High School, went on to Luther College and graduated in 1963. Married Dianne Qvern on July 7 for 51 years. To this union 5 children were born, Julie, Amy, Jeffrey, Anne and Sara.
Denis spent most his life farming and milking cows. Whether watching sports, music programs or just spending time at the farm he cherished the time with his kids and grandkids. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing whenever he could get away. He was a member of the How-Win School Board, was an active member of the Cresco Wildlife Club and very involved with the church. He enjoyed ushering and reading the lessons whenever called upon. Later in life he never missed his afternoon card game and a Diet Pepsi.
Denis is survived by wife, Dianne. Children, Julie (Todd McDonald) Wemark, Jackson, NE, Amy Wemark, Wisconsin Rapids, WI, Jeffrey (Belva) Wemark, Ridgeway, IA, Anne (Wayne Smith) Wemark, Cresco, IA and Sara (Mike) Fee, Sioux Falls, SD. Grandchildren, Daesha, McKenzie, RikkiLee, Liam, Oliver, Kaleb, Zach, Makayla, Brayden, Paige, Wesly, Logan, Matthew, Kendra and Dylan. Brother, Lynn (Marlene) Wemark and Aunt Patty (Wayne) Hovden. In-laws, Bob (Dianne) Qvern, Kris (Roger) Richardson, Marti (Dennis) Chvatal and many nieces and nephews.
Denis was preceded in death by parents, Maurice and Stella Margaret (Magnus) Wemark and brother Wayne Wemark. In-laws, Bob (Marge) Qvern and sister-in-law, Danelle Koster along with several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Source: Lindstrom Funeral Home database
Lincoln Lutheran Cemetery
Winneshiek Obituaries maintained by Bruce Kuennen.
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