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James ‘Jim’ Wegener, Jr., 76, of Niagara Falls, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Erie County Medical Center. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, he was the son of the late James F. and Edith J. (Hanson) Wegener.
Jim graduated from the former LaSalle Senior High School and earned his Associate’s Degree from Niagara County Community College. He proudly served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was stationed in Korea as a Military Police Officer until his honorable discharge. For over 35 years, he worked for National Fuel Gas as a Regulator Control Technician until his retirement in 2008. He was a lifetime member of the Zion Lutheran Church and was an avid bowler and golfer. Above all, Jim cherished the time spent with his loving family.
Jim is survived by his wife, Ann M. (Wissler) Wegener, and was predeceased by his first wife, Janelle (Eddy) Wegener. He is also survived by his children, James ‘Jamie’ P. (Janet) Wegener, Janelle (Frank) Dengate, Daniel (Jessica) Pease and Jeanette (Richard) Koch; his grandchildren, Shaun Wegener, Tiffany (David) Mehrlich, Ryleigh Wegener, Rhianne Wegener, Alexander Koch and Molly Dengate; two great-grandchildren, Emerley Pease and Shirley Mehrlich; his siblings, Elaine (Ronald) Fees and Erwin (Cindy) Wegener, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by one brother, Carl (Carol) Wegener.
Visitation will be Saturday, February 24 from 11:30 – 1:30 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will begin at 1:30 PM. Interment with Military Honors will follow in N.F. Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

James married EDDY, Janelle Lou Ann on 10 Apr 1976 in Zion Lutheran Church, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Janelle (daughter of EDDY, Paul James and MACK, Virginia M) was born on 27 May 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Feb 2003 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; was buried on 1 Mar 2003 in Memorial Park Cemetery, Town of Lewiston, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. WEGENER, James Paul
2. WEGENER, Janelle Katherine
3. WEGENER, Jeanette Colleen

Family/Spouse: WISSLER, Ann M. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

James married HANSON, Edith J on 23 May 1945 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Edith died on 21 Aug 1984. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/5/1945

The marriage of Miss Edith Jean
Hanson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs
Gust Hanson, of Pierce avenue.
Private Pint Class James p. Weg-
ener, son of Mr. and Mrs. Chester
Wegener, of Grove avenue, was re-
cently solemnized at the Zion Lu
theran church with the Rev. Ar-
thur H. Schmoyer, D.D. ofiiciating.
The bridegroom has recently re-
turned from. 31 months overseas in
the European theater of war and
In China.
The bride given in marriage by
her father, wore a street-length
frock. of .white embroidery with
white accessories. Her corsage was
of orchids.
Miss Gertrude Klinger was
maid Of honor and. only bridal at-
tendant. She wore a pale green
street-length dress with white ac-
cessories. Her corsage was of yellow
roses.
Mr. Claude Wegener was the best
man.
At the home of the bride lovely
garden flowers Were used as deco-
rations for the small reception for
friends.
For traveling the bride wore a
tan wool suit with powder blue
topper and. white accessories.
After a trip to the central part
of the state the young couple left
for Atlantic City, where the bride-
groom .reported for reassignment.

Chester married ZIMMERMAN, Florence B about 1923. Florence (daughter of ZIMMERMAN, Charles A and Ellen G) was born in Mar 1895 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY; died on 22 Jul 1964 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 7/23/1964

Mrs. Florence B. Wegener,
67, of 3221 Woodland Ave.,
Town of Niagara, died Wednesday
night (July 22, 1964)
In Memorial Hospital after
a year's illness.
She was born in Buffalo and
lived in Niagara Falls for 65
years. She was the widow of
Chester C. Wegener, who was
a machinist for. National- Car
bon Co.
Mrs. Wegener was a mem
ber of Zion Lutheran Church.
Surviving are three sons,
James F., Chester A. and
Claude G. Wegener; and a
daughter Mrs. Harry (Jean)
Westgate, all of this city. Five
grandchildren, a b r o t h e r,
Frank Zlmmer, Cleveland,
and & sister, Anna Hayes, Buffalo;
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Funeral services will be
held Saturday at 1 P-m. at
Otto -Redanz Funeral Home.
Rev. Paul R. Swank, pastor of
Zion Lutheran Church, will
officiate. Burial will be in
Oakwood Cemetery.

August married Mary about 1890. Mary was born in Jul 1862 in Germany; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charles married Ellen G about 1888. Ellen was born in Nov 1864 in New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]