Carl H. Wegener, 74, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2023 in Niagara Falls, NY. He was the son of the late James and Edith (Hanson) Wegener.
Carl graduated LaSalle High School before joining the Navy and serving his country for 6 years aboard the submarine USS Robert E. Lee. During his service, he married the love of his life, Carol, at the Zion Lutheran Church in Niagara Falls, where they first met. The two were married on August 14, 1971 and spent 51 years together as man and wife.
After receiving an honorable discharge in 1974, Carl worked at Electric Boat in Groton, CT and attended Thames Valley Technical School in Norwich, CT. Being naturally good at math and engineering, he went on to work as an Electronics & Relay Technician for the NYS Power Authority for over 30 years. He was very involved in the Zion Lutheran church, as well as being Vice President of Local IBEW 2104 and Membership Secretary and longtime member of the LaSalle Sportsman’s Club.
Carl was a huge fan of the Yankees and the Bills. He enjoyed golfing, hunting, coaching his children’s baseball team, and playing euchre. He was a devoted family man and was known by everyone who knew him as a kind and compassionate man.
Carl is survived by his wife, Carol J. (Henderson) Wegener; his two children, Carl W. and Shauna Wegener; his beloved granddog Ace; his siblings, James (Ann) Wegener, Elaine (Ron) Fees, and Erwin (Cindy) Wegener, Sr; brother-in-law Robert Henderson and sister-in-law Cheryle (late Douglas) Henderson, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, Godchildren, and cousins. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by parents-in-law, Dugald and Doris Henderson and sister-in-law, Janelle Wegener.
Visitation will be held Friday, April 7, from 2 – 7 PM at M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY where funeral services will be held on Saturday at 11 AM. Interment to follow at Niagara Falls Memorial Park with Military Honors. In lieu of flowers, donations in Carl’s memory may be made to Niagara Hospice or Zion Lutheran Church. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.SERVICES
Visitation
Friday, April 7, 2023
2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, New York 14304
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Funeral Service
Saturday, April 8, 2023
11:00 AM
M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel
2730 Military Road
Niagara Falls, New York 14304
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