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Delbert L. Wiegman, 90, Graceville [UPDATED]
Published 10:42am Monday, April 4, 2011 Updated 10:56am Monday, April 4, 2011Delbert L. Wiegman, 90, Graceville, died Friday, April 1, 2011, at the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
Delbert Leo was born Feb. 8, 1921, in Collis, to Leo and Sophie (Snyder) Wiegman. He was baptized and confirmed at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Collis. He attended school at St. Mary’s Academy in Graceville, graduating in 1939. He served during World War II as a corporal in the US Army.
On Sept. 17, 1949, Delbert married Laurraine Mich at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church in Donnelly. They made their home and a career in farming in the Graceville community.
In 1986, Del retired from farming, but continued to reside on the farm. Recently, Delbert moved to the Minnesota Veterans Home in Fergus Falls.
Delbert was a member of the Certified Seed Association for the State of Minnesota and found great pride growing his yearly test plots. He was also actively involved in the Big Stone County Extension Service, Community Action Center and the Graceville Township Board. Delbert had a passion for gardening and enjoyed growing all types of produce from raspberries to his apple orchards.
He also found great pleasure in growing all varieties of trees. In his younger days he took flying lessons, which later turned into a lifetime hobby of building and flying radio-controlled planes.
Delbert was a member of the Jesse S. Poole American Legion Post 297 of Graceville. He was a man of great faith, actively involved in the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.
Survivors include his wife, Laurraine of Fergus Falls; two daughters, Nancy (Dennis) McGill of Prior Lake, and Elaine (Brian) Jahnke of Fergus Falls; three sons, Jerry (Melanie) Wiegman of Ortonville, Dan (Carol) Wiegman of Graceville and Michael (Robin) Wiegman of Clinton; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Clem (Laurie) Wiegman and Bob Wiegman, both of Graceville; and two sisters, Pat Keltgen of Olivia, and Phyllis (Rollie) Bauer of Graceville;
He was preceded in death by one sister, Jean Matthews.
Visitation: One hour prior to the service at the church Service: 11 a.m. Monday, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Graceville
Clergy: Rev. David Breu
Burial: Graceville Consolidated Cemetery, Graceville, with military honors provided by Jesse S. Poole American Legion Post 297 in Graceville
Funeral Home: Eggers Funeral Home in Rosholt, S.D.
