Anton H. "Tony" Wegleitner

Anton H. "Tony" Wegleitner obituary, Melrose, MN

Anton H. "Tony" Wegleitner

Anton Wegleitner Obituary

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Anton H. "Tony" Wegleitner, age 99 of Melrose, died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 22, 2016 at the CentraCare Health Nursing Home in Melrose, Minnesota. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. Monday, January 25 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose with Rev. Mitchell Bechtold officiating, Rev. Ken Thielman concelebrating, and Deacon Ernie Kociemba assisting. Interment will be in the parish cemetery. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Patton-Schad Funeral Home in Melrose. Parish prayers will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday evening at the funeral home. Anton Hubert Wegleitner was born July 9, 1916 in Krain Township, Stearns County, Minnesota to Paul and Rose (Schmitz) Wegleitner. He was united in marriage to Verena Heinen on November 23, 1937 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in St. Rosa. Tony farmed north of Freeport until his retirement in January of 1978. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Melrose. Tony enjoyed dancing and deer hunting his entire life. He also enjoyed woodworking and painting everything red, playing checkers and cards, especially Solo, and loved spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his children, Leander (Pat) Wegleitner of Sun Lakes, Arizona, Julius "Joe" (Carol) Wegleitner of Burtrum, Tony, Jr. (Kerry) Wegleitner of Coon Rapids, David (Linda) Wegleitner of Grey Eagle, Dale (Joan) Wegleitner of Melrose, Darrell (Anette) Wegleitner of Freeport, Deborah (LeRoy) Sand of Albany, and Denise Wegleitner of Portland, Oregon; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Peggy Wegleitner of Grey Eagle. Tony was in preceded in death by his wife, Verena Wegleitner on November 3, 2013; parents; son, Kenneth Wegleitner on September 3, 2011; great-grandsons, William Richard Karbo II and Carson David Sand; and all of his brothers and sisters. Serving as casket bearers will be Jim Wegleitner, Alan Wegleitner, Jason Sand, Jay Wegleitner, Shannon Wegleitner, and Brian Wegleitner. Cross bearer will be Bonnie Kluempke and scripture bearer will be Kayla Wegleitner.

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January 29, 2016

Kathleen & Virgil Linn posted to the memorial.

January 24, 2016

Carol Klaphake posted to the memorial.

January 23, 2016

laVerne Wegleitner posted to the memorial.

Kathleen & Virgil Linn

January 29, 2016

We offer our condolences to the entire Wegleitner family during this time of mourning. God be with you all.
Kathleen & Virgil Linn Mesa, Az.

laVerne Wegleitner

January 23, 2016

Uncle Tony was blessed with a long life & was loved by all. He will be missed. Praying for everyone.

Lynn Noska

January 23, 2016

So sorry for your loss of a great Dad and Grandpa. He will be missed but is home now with Grandma. Cherish all of your awesome memories.

Carol Klaphake

January 24, 2016

Dave & Linda, Mom & Dad are together again. We want to extend our sympathy to you and your families from your friends at Valley Palms in Mesa, AZ.

Mary Wegleitner(Nygard

January 23, 2016

Great memories are going to my mind right now. Uncle Tony was a very special person in my heart he taught every-one he meet great respect , values that will last forever. May he rest in peace with (God) his creator and everyone that has gone before him. Love &Prayers Mary Ann Wegleitner (Nygard) God's blessings to you all

Sara schneider

January 22, 2016

I'm so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of taking care of him. Your in my thoughts and prayers.

Santina Lovelace

January 22, 2016

I had the pleasure of caring for Tony at Pine Villa. He was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. I'm sure he is very happy to be back with Verena again with a Brandy in hand while playing cards. God bless you all.

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