Obituary of Albert Wegner

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". WEGNER - Mr. Albert Wegner of Yorkton, formerly of the Ebenezer area, beloved husband of Elsie Wegner passed away peacefully at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on September 23, 2009 at the age of 88 years. Albert was born to John & Julianna (Reske) Wegner on February 14, 1921 in the Rhein district; the youngest of twelve children. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein. He received his education in the Rhein and Wallace district schools. After receiving his grade VIII he left school to help on the family farm. Albert and his brother Edward purchased the Carson Ranch west of Ebenezer in 1948 and established the Wegner Brothers - Whitesand River Ranch and raised Registered Horned Hereford cattle for almost forty years. Over the years they received many trophies and awards and in 1994 they were inducted into the Canadian Hereford Association and recognized for being Hereford Breeders of Distinction. Albert's other interests included old time country music, harness racing and baseball. He loved attending Yorkton Terrier hockey games during the winter and sports days in the summer. Albert married his true love Elsie (Riemer) on September 23, 1949 in Yorkton, SK and this union was blessed with four daughters. Predeceased by his parents, five brothers and six sisters; Albert will be sadly missed by his wife of sixty years, Elsie; his daughters Sharon (Doug) Fenske of Leduc, AB, Mavis (Kirby) Hugo of Claresholm, AB, Janice (Jay) Doty of Calgary, AB and Cheryl (Terry) Deck of Lumsden, SK; his grandchildren Hal (Christina), Curtis, Cody, Dana, Mikayla, Owen, Brady, Shelby and Sara; great - grandchildren Luke and Peytan. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Eugenie Wegner of Yorkton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service was held on Monday, September 28th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Mr. Raymond Yost officiating. The organist, Carla Laycock the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "This Is My Father's World", "Amazing Grace" and "In The Sweet By and By". The readings were given by Joyce Lutz and Margaret Anne Yost. The eulogy was conveyed by Lawrence Wegner. Serving as honourary pallbearers were Albert's grandchildren, great - grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Harvey Wegner, Rodney Wegner, Grant Martel, Joe Makowski, Paul Schira and Edward Schilke serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Albert may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Canadian Cancer Society or St. Paul's Lutheran Church as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family may be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Funeral arrangements were in acre of Bailey's Funeral Home. Ebenezer area, beloved husband of Elsie Wegner passed away peacefully at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre on September 23, 2009 at the age of 88 years. Albert was born to John & Julianna (Reske) Wegner on February 14, 1921 in the Rhein district; the youngest of twelve children. He was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Christ Lutheran Church in Rhein. He received his education in the Rhein and Wallace district schools. After receiving his grade VIII he left school to help on the family farm. Albert and his brother Edward purchased the Carson Ranch west of Ebenezer in 1948 and established the Wegner Brothers - Whitesand River Ranch and raised Registered Horned Hereford cattle for almost forty years. Over the years they received many trophies and awards and in 1994 they were inducted into the Canadian Hereford Association and recognized for being Hereford Breeders of Distinction. Albert's other interests included old time country music, harness racing and baseball. He loved attending Yorkton Terrier hockey games during the winter and sports days in the summer. Albert married his true love Elsie (Riemer) on September 23, 1949 in Yorkton, SK and this union was blessed with four daughters. Predeceased by his parents, five brothers and six sisters; Albert will be sadly missed by his wife of sixty years, Elsie; his daughters Sharon (Doug) Fenske of Leduc, AB, Mavis (Kirby) Hugo of Claresholm, AB, Janice (Jay) Doty of Calgary, AB and Cheryl (Terry) Deck of Lumsden, SK; his grandchildren Hal (Christina), Curtis, Cody, Dana, Mikayla, Owen, Brady, Shelby and Sara; great - grandchildren Luke and Peytan. He is also survived by a sister-in-law Eugenie Wegner of Yorkton and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The funeral service was held on Monday, September 28th at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Mr. Raymond Yost officiating. The organist, Carla Laycock the congregation in the singing of the hymns, "This Is My Father's World", "Amazing Grace" and "In The Sweet By and By". The readings were given by Joyce Lutz and Margaret Anne Yost. The eulogy was conveyed by Lawrence Wegner. Serving as honourary pallbearers were Albert's grandchildren, great - grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The interment took place in the Yorkton City Cemetery with Harvey Wegner, Rodney Wegner, Grant Martel, Joe Makowski, Paul Schira and Edward Schilke serving as the casket bearers. Memorials in memory of Albert may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation Canadian Cancer Society or St. Paul's Lutheran Church as gifts of remembrance. Condolences to the family may be emailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net Funeral arrangements were in acre of Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Monday, September 28th, 2009, St. Paul Lutheran Church Interment Details Yorkton City Cemetery