Genevieve Wekkin Obituary
GENEVIEVE M. WEKKIN Genevieve M. Wekkin, age 95, of Menomonie, WI died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Myrtle Werth Hospital/Mayo Health Systems in Menomonie. The former Genevieve Marie Kern was born March 23, 1907 in Hinckley, Minnesota to Edward and Mary (Christolf) Kern. She graduated from Buffalo County Training School in Alma, WI and taught country grade school until her marriage to Clarence Wekkin on June 21, 1926. She and her husband farmed for many years in Dunn County until Clarence's death in 1986. Genevieve loved hunting and fishing with Clarence and spent many happy vacations in northern Wisconsin where they owned a small cabin. Genevieve is survived by: Her daughter, Elaine Wendt of Menomonie 2 grandsons, Gary (Carol) Carlson of Portland, OR Bruce (Paula) Carlson of LaCrescent, MN 1 granddaughter, Penny Hammer of Menomonie 5 great-grandchildren Gwen Reid, Ami Carlson, Matthew Carlson, Brian Carlson and Bradley Carlson 1 great-great-granddaughter, Azja Carlson 1 sister, Edna Anderson of Colfax Several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Clarence; and her son-in-law, Allen Wendt. Funeral services will be at1:00 PM Tuesday, March 25, 2003 at Olson Funeral Home in Menomonie with the Rev. Rob MacDougall officiating. Burial will in Evergreen Cemetery, Town of Dunn, Dunn County. Friends may call at the funeral home from 12 noon on Tuesday until time of services.
GENEVIEVE M. WEKKIN Genevieve M. Wekkin, age 95, of Menomonie, WI died Thursday, March 20, 2003 at Myrtle Werth Hospital/Mayo Health Systems in Menomonie. The former Genevieve Marie Kern was born March 23, 1907 in Hinckley, Minnesota to Edward... View Obituary & Service Information