Michael P. Wegner, age 70, of Wells, MN, died Tuesday, September 27, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, October 3, at 11:00 AM at St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells, MN, with Father Greg Havel and Deacon Gene Paul officiating. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 1:00-5:00 PM at Nasinec Funeral Home (789 Business Park Dr., Wells, MN 56097). Visitation will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Monday. Interment will be in Rice Lake Cemetery, Foster Twp., Faribault Co., Minnesota. In Lieu of flowers, the family prefers donations to the Wells Food Shelf, or to a scholarship being formed in Mike’s name through the USC FFA program. Nasinec Funeral Home in Wells is entrusted with arrangements. Please see www.nasinecfh.com to leave online condolences.
Mike was born October 13, 1951 in Wells, MN, the eldest son of Philip and LaVon (Katzung) Wegner. He attended school in Kiester and was involved in chorus (Choir), Band, and he even took accordion lessons. He was active in Football and Wrestling and very active in FFA. He graduated Kiester High school, the class of 1969 and attended vocational school in Faribault and Mankato, graduating with an Ag. Production Degree. He was a former member of Rice Lake Methodist Church growing up and after he was united in marriage to Marlene Ann Hassing, August 5, 1972, he became a member of St. Casimir Catholic Church in Wells.
Mike was a farmer. He started farming with his father and brother. The current farming operation includes his brother, son, grandson, and nephews. He was extremely proud of his family and he was a life-long supporter of the FFA program, promoting continued farming operations. Mike loved fishing. His prized possession was his boat. You didn’t ‘borrow” it. There are many stories and memories made through the years of fishing trips with his buddies, traveling to Northern Minnesota, South Dakota and up into Canada. Mike was a story teller, and an avid steak and lobster eater at The Branding Iron. He was an active grandfather and supporter of all their activities. He had a passion for people and animals. Cats, cows, dogs, and most recently his beloved goats. He named each of them, (as they had their own personalities), and a quick feeding took up the better part of an hour. Since 1991, Mike was a seed dealer for Asgrow DeKalb Seeds.
Mike is survived by his loving wife of 50 years Marlene; 3 children: Eric (Shannon) Wegner of Wells, Michelle (Scott) Oltman of Wells, Ryan (Amy) Wegner of Buffalo, MN 6 grandchildren: Colin (wife Mikayla) Wegner of Wells, Carson Wegner (Amber Hagen) of Mankato, Molly Wegner of Wells; Emily Mandler (fiancé Colin Toreger) of St. James, MN, Chase Oltman of Wells, MN; Jameson Wegner of Buffalo, MN; 2 step-grandsons, Storm and Noah Oltman; 2 great-grandchildren: Cash Wegner and Maeve Troeger; mother Lavon Wegner of Wells; brother Ronald (Jody) Wegner of Wells; sisters: Lori (Jerald) Beckel of Madison Lake, and Connie (Dale) Stenzel of Wells; aunt Juanice Gerber of Wells; along with many nieces, nephews, and their families.
He was preceded in death by his father Philip Wegner.
Mike Wegner USC FFA Scholarship Fund-Peoples State Bank PO Box 40, Wells MN 56097
Our deepest sympathy to the entire Wegner family! Our thoughts & prayers are with you as you travel this road of grief!!
Our sincere sympathy to the entire family. Mike was always a pleasure to visit with and always had the big smile on his face.
Our sympathy to Marlene and the Wegner family. May all the memories you have carry you through this time.
Condolences to the Wegner family. We are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
There are no words. We’re so sorry. And we are praying for peace and comfort. May Hoky Spirit hold you all in His most merciful and tender care.
Our Deepest Sympathy to the families Mike was the most kind hearted Man we have known 💔Just keep all his memories tucked in your hearts ♥️ RIP
My deepest sympathy to you Marlene and your family. Mike was a very special man and forever friend. I pray 🙏🏻 all your memories help you through this time of grief and loss to remind you of the love you shared for so many years! God bless you all.
My deepest sympathy Marlene and to your whole family. Mike was a great guy, when I saw him, he would always ask how I’m doing. He was such a caring guy. He will be missed by many. Hugs and prayers during this difficult time
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers for the whole Wegner family.
So sorry for your loss, Mike was a very kind man and seemed to always have a smile on his face. Hold on to the good memories. Hugs to all.
My deepest sympathy to Marlene and family. He was way too young and so unexpected. Your family has made such a positive influence on the USC school and the Wells community, be proud and glad to have met you and Mike.
This death must hit you and Ron so hard! Sending thoughts and prayers and love your way! May the love of God bring you comfort, strength and healing, and may the promises of Jesus bring you hope and peace! God’s blessings!
Sincere Sympathy to Marlene and the Wegner Families. It’s hard to put into words how SPECIAL Mike was to us & so many others. May you find strength today & in the days to follow. I will always cherish my fishing MEMORIES with Mike. RIP 💙 🐟🐟🐟
So sorry for your loss prayers for the Wegner family
So sorry to hear. Our thoughts and prayers for your entire family.
So sorry for your loss. Many prayers for you all.
My love and deepest condolences 🤍
Sincere sympathy to Marlene and the whole Wegner family. Keeping you all in our prayers
my deepest sympathy for the families of mike he was a gentleman and will be missed by all . he touched a lot of lives my thoughts and prayers are with you all
Kris and my most sincere sympathy to Marlene and the entire Wegner family.
I have fond memories of growing up with Mike. All the memories are coming back now.
We are keeping you all in our prayers that you all might take comfort in all your wonderful memories and the proud legacy Mike leaves with you all. May God bless you and give you his peace.
Sorry for your loss and take care
Our thoughts are with you and the entire community! Death should not happen that way. However, we do not have any say. Stay strong
My sincere sympathy to Marlene and family. May God grant you comfort during this difficult time.
Our most sincere sympathies to your entire family – Mike was a special man!
My deepest sympathy to you Marlene and to all of the Wegner family. I am so sorry for your loss and I pray you find comfort as time goes on with your faith and memories of all the good Mike did and his enthusiastic passion for life.
My deepest sympathies to Marlene and all the Wegner family.
A great loss of a special man.
He surely will be missed…
May each of find peace and comfort from God and those around you as you mourn.
Holding you in our hearts and lifting up prayers to Father God.
We send our most sincere condolences to Mike’s family and friends. He touched many lives in his community and will be greatly missed. May his memory be a blessing. –Sent on behalf of the members of the UHD Foundation Board (on which Eric serves).
My deepest sympathy to Marlene and all the family. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Our deepest sympathy to all the Wegner family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
My sincere sympathy to the Wegner family with the passing of Mike so tragicly. May our Lord Jesus comfort you all at this time and in the days ahead.
Condolences to all of the Wegner family. Such a tragic loss. Thinking of you.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Mike graciously shared the farm with many including the class of 1969.
God bless
Curt and Gail Kephart
God has taken a husband, father, grandfather, friend away from so many family members and friends that will sadly miss him. Why he was chosen will be unknown to us for God has His reasons to take Mike to continue his journey in Heaven. He has touched many lives during his short time here doing the things he loved to do and joys of raising a family. Our condolences to all of the Wegner families for your loss. Prayers to all 🙏
My deepest sympathy to you Marlene, Ron, and your entire family. I have so many wonderful memories of Mike and the times we spent together promoting his seed business. May God help you through this difficult time and surround you with love from your family and friends.
Our deepest condolences to the Wagner family in this time of sorrow may all your memories with him keep tucked in deep in your hearts
To Marlene and family … My deepest and most sincere thoughts and prayers are being sent your way after hearing about the death of your husband, father and grandpa. This is such a difficult time for all of you. When I heard it on the radio I prayed the last name was a total different spelling than I recognized from the Kiester and Wells area. Marlene, I remember you guys from Michelle’s conferences … What a warm and sweet family. Michelle … Always cherish the memories your kids and their grandpa made together. God bless.
Marlene and family, Ron and Jody, Connie and Dale:
“Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always loved, still missed, and very dear.” May all the good memories of Mike bring you the healing comfort from God during these days.
Our hearts go out to the entire family! Keep his memories alive and in your hearts. We will all miss him.
Your family is in all our prayers.
Deepest sympathy to LaVon, Marlene and families. Please know you are in the thoughts and prayers of anyone who knew Mike.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire Wegner family during this incredibly difficult time. Know that Mike touched the lives of many and he will be deeply missed. Keep all of the memories close to your hearts. Love and hugs to you all….
You are all nestled gently in my thoughts and prayers. To live in the hearts of those we leave behind is to never die. I feel fortunate to have known Mike.
“I never would have felt ready to say good-bye to someone as special as Mr. Mike, but this timing feels especially tough. Wishing your family comfort and strength for the days and weeks ahead. I’ll be praying for all of you.”
Thoughts and hugs and prayers in loss a loving husband,father,and grandpa. Carolyn Rice Sabinish
MY deepest sympathy to the Wegner family on the death of your husband,father and grandfather.
Marlene and all of Mike’s family, my heart cries for you . God seems to take the good ones. A really nice man will be missed by many.
So sorry to learn of this tragedy. My deepest sympathies to the entire family.
Don and I offer our deepest sympathy to you Marlene and extended Wagner family. May the good Lord surround you all in His arms and comfort you with His everlasting love.
So sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my prayers. God be with you.
I’m so sorry for his family
My deepest sympathy to you Marlene and the entire Wegner family. Keep the beautiful memories close in your heart. Prayers and love to all.
Barb Stern
My sincerest sympathies to the tire Werner families by!
Condolences to Mike’s family and friends. Not many people could match his friendliness, his constant smile, or his very distinctive laughter. Great memories