Daniel Funeral Home & Cremation Service

Dr. Harry M. Wenner

February 3, 1925 – July 28, 2015

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Church of the Holy Spirit in St. Cloud for Dr. Harry M. Wenner, age 90, of St. Cloud who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Entombment will take place at Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum with full military honors.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday all at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.

Harry Merton Wenner was born on February 3, 1925 in Roseau, Minnesota to Louise (Mork) and Algot Lindberg. Harry was the second of seven brothers, graduated Salutatorian of Roseau High School the class 1943.

Harry then enlisted in the U.S. Navy at the age of 18 and served as a Radio Technician aboard the USS Estes, a Navy Command Ship during WWII. He took part in the battles of Iwo Jima and Okinawa and was discharged in 1946.

Harry and Lois Pfeninger were married August 18, 1953 in Villard, and had three sons, Mark, Scott and Jay. Harry obtained a Bachelor of Science degree from Gustavus Adolphus and taught at St. Charles, and was Principal in Villard, Floodwood, and Grand Rapids before moving to St Cloud in 1962. As Assistant Superintendent for District 742 schools, he earned a Master’s degree and Ed.D. in education from the University of Minnesota. After 35 years in education Harry was an agent for Atkins Insurance and was a carpenter at heart.

Harry was president of Sertoma, member of Toast Masters, St. Cloud Eagles Aerie #622, the VFW Post #428, and American Legion Post #76, and past Commander of the American Legion Post #175 in Villard. He was an active member of the Church of Holy Spirit, usher, and on the parish council. Harry had a passion for golf and stayed active swimming and walking.

He is survived by his wife, Lois of St. Cloud, sons Mark (Lyndie) of Franklin, TN, Scott of St. Cloud, and Jay (Julie Joy) of St. Paul; grandson, Dauz Wenner; granddaughters, Sarah and Rachel Nichols; great grandchildren, Olivia, Aaron, and Kaili; brothers, Dr. Lambert (Inge) Wenner, Dr. Adrian (Hilda) Wenner, Ward (Phyllis) Wenner, Myron (Lorraine) Wenner, and Alan (Glenda) Wenner.

He was preceded in death by his parents; step-father Lambert Wenner; and brother, Winton Wenner.

Harry’s motto was, “To teach is to touch one’s life forever.”

Memorials are preferred in lieu of flowers.


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My Dear Uncle Harry…
Always respected an always loved by anyone you touched..May you rest in peace and as the good book says, May a light shine upon you..
Thank you uncle Harry for all your love an support. When you and Lois made your trips to California you always made it a custom to fix whatever mom needed…thank you….never to be forgotten…Love always….

Dear Lois I’am so sorry to hear of your Husband’s passing. You are in my Prayers may our good lord bless and keep you until you meet again at Jesus feet. I didn’t know Your husband as well as you but had to been a great guy to have had a great Lady like you.
I hope you remember me, i was the cook at Holy Spirit for almost twenty years. My Husband did a wheel alignment for you and your husband said finally got a good alignment. I so enjoyed visiting with you when you volunteered for me. I’ll always have high regards for you.
I think I seen you not too long ago at menards and even spoke to you and never dawned to me til it was too late and had left. I knew you looked familiar but just did not register. Your husband had to go back in to get a rebate ticket and you and I spoke about the rebate. I so regreted not making the connection as I would really have enjoyed chatting with you again after how many Years. Love You Lois !

When I heard the passing of Harry, I felt my best friend was gone. He was a wonderful human being, and uncle. Always would talk with me about golf, and we played many rounds together. He will be missed by all, may he rest in peace.

To the Wenner family. There is a hole in our hearts. Harry was very special to our family. Harry would drop all (golf included) to help out anyone in need. Harry Wenner, you’re a great man, father, husband and uncle. You will truly be missed.

Dear Lois, Mark, Scott & Jay. You were fortunate to have a great husband and father for 90 years. I loved Harry and have nothing but fond, happy memories of him. No libations before 5PM, still working on the mechanics of my golf swing…and on and on. I will have such great memories. Love, Gary & Rita

Lois, Scott, Mark, and Jay, when I heard about Harry’s sickness and death, it broke my heart. I really liked Harry. I used to enjoy Lois and Harry’s visits to CA and sometimes going with Harry to the golf range. I have nothing but wonderful memories. He will be greatly missed!

Dear, Lois, Mark, Scott & Jay
Harry is so hard to lose. When I came to Mn., you, Lois & Harry were like a second Mom & Dad to me & I’m sure many others can say the same thing. I feel like I’ve lost a second Dad again. Harry is so loved & will be missed forever. We love you, JAn & Bob

Auntie Lois, Mark, Scott, Jay and families, Uncle Harry was a very special man, to have celebrated his 90 years young with him this past year will be a memory I carry with me forever. I hope that time will heal the sadness and loss you are feeling at this time and replace it with laughter and many happy memories. Much love!

Lois and family, So heartbreaking to realize that Harry is gone. Wish there was a way for us to attend his service, you will be in our hearts and prayers. Tho the heart breaks, I know you have many wonderful memories and stories to put a smile on and warm your hearts. Sending blessings and love, Jan and Norman Broadbent

Services

Schedule Details

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2015 at Church of the Holy Spirit in St. Cloud for Dr. Harry M. Wenner, age 90, of St. Cloud who passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2015 at the St. Cloud Hospital. Reverend Thomas Knoblach will officiate. Entombment will take place at Assumption Cemetery Mausoleum with full military honors.

Family and friends may call from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Friday and after 9:00 a.m. on Saturday all at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in St. Cloud. Parish prayers will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Arrangements are with the Daniel Funeral Home in St. Cloud.