Harvey
John Wegert, age 91, of Baraboo, Wisconsin passed away on
Wednesday, July 4, 2007 at his home in Baraboo, Wisconsin
surrounded by his loving family.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 7,
2007 at the Roseberry's Funeral Home
in Friendship, Wisconsin. Rev. T. Christian Nelson will
officiate. Interment will be at the Mt. Repose Cemetery,
Friendship, Wisconsin. Military rites will be offered at the
graveside service by the Adams VFW Post #6279; the Adams
American Legion Red Cloud Post #250; and the Grand Marsh
American Legion Snyder-Richardson Post #273.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. until the time of service on
Saturday at Roseberry's Funeral Home.
Harvey was born July 27, 1915 in the Town of Quincy,
Adams County, Wisconsin to William Fredrick and Emma Augusta
(Bernicke) Wegert. He attended Five Oaks School in the Town
of Quincy. Harvey married Viola Victoria Baumel on May 7,
1938 in the Town of Quincy. He was a veteran of WWII,
serving in the Army. Harvey and Viola raised their family of
seven children in Baraboo, WI. He worked as an auto mechanic
and machinist. For a time, Harvey owned and operated his own
auto body repair shop, having had the honor of repairing
Milwaukee Braves baseball star Hank Aaron�s vehicle.
Harvey and his family spent many enjoyable hours hunting
and fishing in the Adams County area. He built his own boats
for fishing and hunting.
Harvey was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Viola;
six sisters, and four brothers.
Survivors:
Great-Great-Grandchildren: 2
Further survived
by nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends
He will be sadly missed by his family.
Roseberry's Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit
www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and further
information.
