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Rev. Arthur C. Wegner Jr.

Arthur Wegner Obituary

CHARLES CITY - The Rev. Arthur C. Wegner Jr., 80, of Charles City, died Sunday (Oct. 29, 2006) at his home.

Funeral services for the Rev. A. C. Wegner Jr. will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Faith Bible Chapel in Charles City, with Pastor Paul Phillips of the Gospel Lighthouse, officiating. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery at Floyd.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. today at the Hauser Funeral Home, 1205 S. Main St. in Charles City and one hour prior to services at the church.

Arthur Carl Wegner Jr. was born on April 4, 1926, at North Hollywood, Calif., the son of Arthur C. and Helena (Sivy) Wegner Sr. He graduated in California and then attended Bible school in Eugene, Oregon.

During his life he was married to Darlene DuShane, Lucille Kinney, and Jean Roberts.

Pastor Wegner ministered in Stockton, Calif., at the Open Bible Church in Clear Lake, and at a Methodist Church in Henderson, Ill. He began his ministry at Faith Bible Chapel in August of 1953, serving for 53 years. His connection with the parishioners and the community were the instrumental factors in staying with one parish for over half a century. Pastor Wegner also worked for over 10 years at Theisens Home Farm Auto. He was an honorary member of the V.F.W.

His interests included reading, working as a handyman, and listening to Christian music. Pastor Wegner will always be remembered as a dedicated, hard-working person at home, church, and in the community.

Living family members include seven children, Sharol (Gary) McCoy, of Charles City, Carl Wegner, of Charles City, Paul (Cathy) Wegner, of Scottsdale, Ariz., Diane (Doug) Gohr, of Las Vegas, Nev., Arthur (Janan) Wegner of Marble Rock, Cynda (Terry) Green of Leander, Texas, and Andrew (Arlene) Wegner of Charles City; 12 grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; two brothers, Alfred (Betty) Wegner of San Jose, Calif., and Alwyn (Esther) Wegner of Hillsdale, Wyoming; four nephews and a niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his three wives.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be directed to the Faith Bible Chapel.

The Hauser Funeral Home, (641) 228-2323.

www.hauserfh.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Globe Gazette from Oct. 30 to Oct. 31, 2006.

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Liz Niess

October 31, 2006

Art and Janan - I'm sorry to hear of your father's passing. It's been many years since I've visited with you, but know that my heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow.

Heather Dietrich

October 31, 2006

I have known Rev. A.C. Wegner for most of my life (around 22 years). He was a neighbor for years and a great guy. He married my husband and I just over 3 years ago. He will be greatly missed. I'm so sorry to the family of A.C. and my thoughts and prayers are with you all.

My Love to you All
Heather & Mark Dietrich

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