Frederick Marlin “Fred ” Wesner
August 10th, 1931 - December 9th, 2021
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Fred's Obituary
Frederick Marlin “Fred” Wesner, 90, of Benton Harbor, passed away in the early morning hours on the Thursday, December 9, 2021 in the waiting arms of his Savior, Jesus Christ.
Fred was born on August 10, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Gustav & Dorothy (Stefan) Wesner. In 1951, Fred served his country by proudly enlisting in the United States Air Force. He served in the Philippians during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1955. Fred and his wife, Shirley celebrated 65 years on June 23, 2021. He was partners with his three siblings in the Whispering Willows Marina before they sold the business in 1989.
Fred leaves behind his beloved wife, Shirley, together they raised two children, Luann (Terry) Sandmire of Eau Claire, and Kevin Wesner of Osceola, IN, and dear friend Mick Vignati. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lauren (Alec McGuire) Sandmire, Ryan Sandmire, Hayden McGuire, Emma McGuire, and Oakley McGuire; his brother, Jim (Janet) Wesner; brother-in-law Forrest “Nick” (Arlice) Jewell; and sisters-in-law, Lorraine (Gustave) Peppel and Janice Jewell.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Arden (Betty) Wesner and Richard (Irene) Wesner; brothers-in-law, Don Jewell, Burton (Virginia) Jewell, and Pete (Elsie) Jewell; and sister-in-law Maxine (James) Amundson.
A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 12PM, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Burial to follow at Shanghai Cemetery, Eau Claire. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 11AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifegate Baptist Church, 2890 S. Park Rd., Eau Claire, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place., Memphis, TN 38105. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
Fred was born on August 10, 1931, in Milwaukee, WI, to the late Gustav & Dorothy (Stefan) Wesner. In 1951, Fred served his country by proudly enlisting in the United States Air Force. He served in the Philippians during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1955. Fred and his wife, Shirley celebrated 65 years on June 23, 2021. He was partners with his three siblings in the Whispering Willows Marina before they sold the business in 1989.
Fred leaves behind his beloved wife, Shirley, together they raised two children, Luann (Terry) Sandmire of Eau Claire, and Kevin Wesner of Osceola, IN, and dear friend Mick Vignati. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lauren (Alec McGuire) Sandmire, Ryan Sandmire, Hayden McGuire, Emma McGuire, and Oakley McGuire; his brother, Jim (Janet) Wesner; brother-in-law Forrest “Nick” (Arlice) Jewell; and sisters-in-law, Lorraine (Gustave) Peppel and Janice Jewell.
Fred was preceded in death by his parents; siblings, Arden (Betty) Wesner and Richard (Irene) Wesner; brothers-in-law, Don Jewell, Burton (Virginia) Jewell, and Pete (Elsie) Jewell; and sister-in-law Maxine (James) Amundson.
A celebration of life service will be held on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 12PM, at Starks & Menchinger Chapel, 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph. Burial to follow at Shanghai Cemetery, Eau Claire. Friends may visit with the family on Wednesday from 11AM until the time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Lifegate Baptist Church, 2890 S. Park Rd., Eau Claire, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place., Memphis, TN 38105. Those wishing to leave an online condolence for the family may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com.
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