Karl-Wegner-Obituary

Dr. Karl H. Wegner

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

1930 - 2014

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Dr. Karl H. WegnerKarl Heinrich Wegner died April 4, 2014, at the Dougherty Hospice House.Karl was born January 5, 1930, the second son of Nell Norbeck Wegner and Lester F. Wegner. He grew up in Pierre, SD, attending Lincoln Grade School (except for the third grade at Mark Twain in Sioux Falls,...

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Think oh you often Dr. Wegner. Kay Wagner, past Wegner Center Director

I had the pleasure of serving as the Director of the Wegner Health Sciences Library for several years. Working with both Karl and Mary Jo during those inaugural years was a privilege.

My deepest condolences Margaret to you and your family. I remember with fondness our time together in Central Asia where I met you and Karl. Karl led a full and inspiring life and will be missed.

My name is Jane Bernard Pederson and I want to express my sorrow for your loss and tell you Dr. Karl Wegner will be in my thoughts and prayers. My mother, Helen Norbeck Bernard, was George Norbeck's daughter and Peter Norbeck's niece. I know mother kept in touch with your family and she would show me pictures sent from you when she updated me on ‘what's going on with family”. Having never met many Norbecks, unless they came to Oregon I always wished we could all go to South Dakota and meet...

Karl and Mary Jo were my neighbors for many years and it has been an honor to call them friends. Mary Jo remains a lasting inspiration to me along with Karl. I am pretty sure God used THE original "gentleman" mold to create Karl. Margaret has been such a blessing in Karl's life in this last decade and before, ministering to him and gently caring for him. I know the whole family will miss him dearly and they are in my prayers. We are blessed by having known Karl. J. Carl Carlsen and Luke Carlsen

Dear Margaret, I'll always remember how gracious you and Karl were to us at Sunnymede. As well as the Harvard Polo club connection with Hi Ross. Karl was truly a gracious and kind gentleman.
Our deepest Sympathy for your loss of Karl. May prayers and your memories bring you comfort.
Kathy and Jeff Schneekloth.

Karl was my friend and neighbor for the last thirty years. He was the kindest and most interesting man I have had the pleasure of knowing. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Karl was my Dean; he guided the USD School of Medicine to become an MD degree-granting medical school and inspired me to be a part of that pioneering process; his inner strength and outward humility was legendary. Thank You Karl Wegner!!
Tom Huber MD USD School of Medicine 1977

Dear Margaret and family, Karl was truly a kind man-inside and out. So sorry for your loss.