Lewis "Junie" Weckwerth
d. July 23, 2019
Lewis Edward Weckwerth Jr. was born on August 10, 1927, in Montevideo, Minnesota the son of Louis Sr. and Martha (Schuelke) Weckwerth. He was baptized on August 28, 1927 and confirmed in his faith on April 6, 1941 - both at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montevideo. Junie grew up on the family farm, helping his parents on the farm. He attended the local school district. On October 23, 1950 Junie enlisted in the United States Army which took him to training in Alaska during the Korean Conflict. He received an honorable discharge on August 23, 1952.
Junie was united in marriage on February 18, 1951, to Beverly Arndt in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The couple moved back to Montevideo in 1952. They were blessed with three children, Nancy, Brad and Brian.
Junie worked as a contractor in the Montevideo area and started his own company known as Weckwerth Construction. He retired in 1989, though he never seemed to run out of jobs to keep him busy. Junie was a faithful member at St. John’s Lutheran Church and helped in several capacities there. He was also a lifetime member of the Montevideo American Legion Post #59.
Junie loved hunting, fishing and trapping. He enjoyed roller skating in his younger days and square dancing with Bev. In 1970, Junie and Bev began creating their dream of owning property on a lake. They started building their cabin on Lake Belle Taine near Park Rapids, Minnesota. He valued family and loved being a grandpa. He would always ask about “his little boys,” Bryce and Harvey, his pride and joy.
Junie is survived by his daughter, Nancy (John Swan) Weckwerth of Auburn, GA; son, Brad (Marlys) Weckwerth of Montevideo; grandson, Kent Weckwerth of Montevideo; granddaughter, Katie (Tim) Weston of Madison Lake; great grandsons, Bryce Weston, Harvey Weston; AFS daughter, Machiko “Mickey” Tschann of Nice, France; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Junie is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Martha Weckwerth; wife, Beverly; son, Brian Weckwerth on September 20, 1975; siblings, Lawrence Weckwerth, Arnold Weckwerth, Alice Olson, Silda Adams, Alvin “Bud” Weckwerth, Merle Weckwerth.
Junie was united in marriage on February 18, 1951, to Beverly Arndt in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The couple moved back to Montevideo in 1952. They were blessed with three children, Nancy, Brad and Brian.
Junie worked as a contractor in the Montevideo area and started his own company known as Weckwerth Construction. He retired in 1989, though he never seemed to run out of jobs to keep him busy. Junie was a faithful member at St. John’s Lutheran Church and helped in several capacities there. He was also a lifetime member of the Montevideo American Legion Post #59.
Junie loved hunting, fishing and trapping. He enjoyed roller skating in his younger days and square dancing with Bev. In 1970, Junie and Bev began creating their dream of owning property on a lake. They started building their cabin on Lake Belle Taine near Park Rapids, Minnesota. He valued family and loved being a grandpa. He would always ask about “his little boys,” Bryce and Harvey, his pride and joy.
Junie is survived by his daughter, Nancy (John Swan) Weckwerth of Auburn, GA; son, Brad (Marlys) Weckwerth of Montevideo; grandson, Kent Weckwerth of Montevideo; granddaughter, Katie (Tim) Weston of Madison Lake; great grandsons, Bryce Weston, Harvey Weston; AFS daughter, Machiko “Mickey” Tschann of Nice, France; as well as nieces, nephews, other relatives and many dear friends.
Junie is preceded in death by his parents, Louis and Martha Weckwerth; wife, Beverly; son, Brian Weckwerth on September 20, 1975; siblings, Lawrence Weckwerth, Arnold Weckwerth, Alice Olson, Silda Adams, Alvin “Bud” Weckwerth, Merle Weckwerth.
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