Larry D. Wegner

1949 - 2026

Larry D. Wegner

August 16, 1949 - January 14, 2026

Larry D. Wegner, 76, of West Point, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at CHI Immanuel Hospital in Omaha. Funeral Service will be 10:30am on Tuesday, January 20 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in West Point with Rev. John Gierke officiating. Burial with Military Honors will be at Mount Hope Cemetery with lunch following at the church hall. Visitation will be Monday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm with family present from 5:00pm to 6:00pm at Stokely Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran School. Arrangements by Stokely Funeral Home.

Larry Dean Wegner was born on August 16, 1949, in West Point to Lavern and Ruth (Neligh) Wegner. He grew up in West Point and received his early education at St. Paul Lutheran School, attending through the eighth grade, before graduating from West Point Public High School in 1967.

Following high school, Larry proudly enlisted in the United States Army. He served his country during the Vietnam War, with assignments in both Vietnam and Germany, and was honorably discharged in 1976. After his military service, Larry moved to Salina, KS, where graduated from Kansas Wesleyan University. While in Salina, he managed the Legion Club.

Larry later returned to West Point, where his life became defined by service, faith, and volunteerism. He was a devoted member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, where he served faithfully as an usher, participated regularly in Sunday Bible study, and dedicated countless hours to supporting both the church and its school. Larry served on the St. Paul Lutheran School Board, including as president, and was deeply involved in the Booster Club. He was a familiar and encouraging presence at school events. He served as a crossing guard, worked the Fair Stand, cheered on students, and stepped in wherever help was needed. If the school needed something done, Larry was there.

Beyond the church and school, Larry was actively involved with the American Legion and VFW, where he played a key role in Memorial Day commemorations and was a consistent member of funeral honor guards. He also took pride in supporting West Point Public Schools' alumni activities and helped with the Salvation Army bell ringing.

Survivors include his brother, Robert Meyer of Stanton; sister, Rita Folts of Omaha; brother-in-law, Bob Roberts of Sioux Falls, SD; nieces and nephews, Chris (Krissy) Wegner, Cheri (Toni) Marquardt, Cody Wegner, Curtis (Kandi Muth) Wegner, Samuel (Jessica) Roberts, Roger Folts, Sara Demanett, Shayla Meyer, Alyssa (Randy BlackTailDeer) Meyer, Jasmine Meyer, Brody (Liz) Meyer, Gary Meyer, and numerous great nieces and great nephews

He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley Roberts; and sister-in-law, Kim Meyer.