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ITHACA - George J. Wegner, formerly of Lodi, died October 23 at Lakeside Nursing Home at the age of 88.
Born September 19, 1919 in Owego, NY, George was a son of the late George H. and Emma Mae (Beechler) Wegner. A veteran of WWII and a retiree of Cornell University, George's favorite pastimes were hunting and fishing. He never passed up an opportunity to share the outdoors with his children or take his grandchildren on a fishing excursion.
He was a member of the Interlaken Baptist Church and a former member of the Lodi Sportsmen's Club.
George was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Grant Wegner; a daughter, Deborah; granddaughter, Nancy; three great-grandchildren, Steven, Brandon and Brittany; his three sisters and his two brothers.
He is survived by his daughters, Kathy (Mark) Jackson of Interlaken, Lana Wegner-Harden of Interlaken, Betty (Hampton) Hathaway of Lodi, and Karen Peterson of Shippensburg, PA; his son, Robert (Debbie) Wegner of Trumansburg; 13 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.
George's family would like to extend their gratitude to the staff of Lakeside Nursing Home for the love and care he received during his stay.
A graveside service, officiated by Rev. Ralph Selin, will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, October 27, at Grove Cemetery, Trumansburg, NY.
Covert Funeral Home, 7199 S. Main St., Ovid, NY, is assisting the family.
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Emoretta Yang
November 8, 2007
To George's family: I knew George when I worked at the Johnson Art Museum as an assistant curator in the Asian art department. He took care of our offices! I liked him because he always had a kind, friendly hello, a bemused smile, funny comments and a wonderful human presence. When my husband and I were getting ready to move, George showed up with a stack of cardboard egg cartons for us to use for packing (some of which I still have!), a thoughtful, generous act. I'll always remember him fondly.
My condolences to all his family.
Mary Ann (Stilwell) Compton
October 25, 2007
Karen, Kathy & family,
I was saddened to read the news of your father's death. He always remembered us 'Stilwell girls' and spoke with us whenever we would see him. He was a sweet man. May your favorite memories comfort you at this difficult time.
Sue and Rodney
October 25, 2007
Bob and family our thoughts and prayers are with you
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