Jerome "Jerry" Weigenant

Jerome "Jerry" Weigenant, 92, of Red Wing, died Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Mayo Clinic Hospital, St. Mary's Campus in Rochester. He was born May 27, 1927, in Chaska, to George and Mary (Lubansky) Weigenant. He graduated from St. Thomas Military Academy and went on to attend the College of St. Thomas, where he received his degree in business. He served his country in the US Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict and continued to serve in the reserves, retiring after 20 years as a Lieutenant Commander. On October 7, 1950, he was united in marriage to Mary King and they eventually made their home in Red Wing. Jerry worked as a Juvenile Probation Officer, working in both Wabasha and Goodhue Counties, for over 25 years, until his retirement in 1986. He and Mary were able to enjoy their retirement, traveling the world, visiting six continents and the Arctic Circle. He was very active in the Boy Scouts, and was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. He was a member and past commander of the Burnson-Lillyblad VFW and also belonged to the Leo C. Peterson American Legion. Jerry was a woodworker, a tinkerer--doing his best to "Jerry Rig" most things. Jerry enjoyed a good day of trout fishing. He was a member of the Church of St. Joseph, where throughout the years he had been quite active, volunteering in different capacities.
He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Mary of Red Wing; 4 children, Mark (Sue) of Hager City, WI, Anne (Brian) Nelson of Coon Rapids, Paul (Debbie) of Denton, TX and Jane (Charles) Pardi of Baton Rouge, LA; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
He was preceded in death by his parents and 4 siblings, George, Ralph, Donald and Marie.
Mass of resurrection will be 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2019, at the Church of St. Joseph with Father James Notebaart presiding. Visitation will be 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, at Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Burial will be at Ft. Snelling National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials are preferred.Arrangements handled by Mahn Family Funeral Home, Bodelson-Mahn Chapel.

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Visitation

NOV 7. 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM (CST)

Mahn Family Funeral Home - Bodelson-Mahn Chapel
602 Plum St
Red Wing, MN, 55066

Visitation

NOV 8. 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM (CST)

Church of St. Joseph
435 West 7th St.
Red Wing, MN, 55066

Mass of Christian Burial

NOV 8. 10:00 AM (CST)

Church of St. Joseph
435 West 7th St.
Red Wing, MN, 55066