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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.
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