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Edward Carl Wegner passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at Columbia Basin Care Center of The Dalles, Ore.
Ed was born on April 21, 1924 in Cameron, Idaho to Carl Wegner and Anna Meyer. Ed had two sisters, Mickey Hansen and Sally Hoffman.
Ed married Charmaine Ione Arnegard on May 19, 1951 and began their married life in Great Falls, Mont. Ed’s jobs took them to Boise, Lake Oswego, and Portland, while in Portland they bought a beautiful property above Lyle and created Golden Oaks. It was here that they built a concrete cabin and shared their dream with friends and family. Ed enjoyed building, golf and cross country skiing.
Due to health concerns Ed and Charmaine moved to The Dalles in 1997.
Ed is survived by his wife Charmaine, his daughters Camille and Marcella and son Steve. Ed’s eldest son Brad died in 1994. Ed has four grandchildren: Megan Merenda, Kyle Wegner, Charmaine Yeates and Kris Olsen. Ed also has three granddaughters: Sophia, Lilly and Stella.
Ed was predeceased by his eldest son Brad in 1994, his sister Mickey in 2012, and sister Sally also in 2012.
Graveside Services were held 10 a.m., Thursday, July 2, 2015 at the Lyle Balch Cemetery.
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