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Fremont · Hooper · Scribner Nebraska 68025

Joel "Wags" L. Wegner
April 3, 2010

Joel "Wags" L. Wegner

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Joel was born on February 2, 1952 to Willis C. and Ina (Benne)Wegner. He was raised in Scribner and graduated from Scribner High School in 1970, where he holds football records to this day. He lived in Scribner his whole life. In his life, he enjoyed playing softball, the outdoors; hunting, fishing and trapping. He also enjoyed spending time with family and friends. In his later years he enjoyed following and attending his grandchildren's sporting events.

He is Survived by:
Mother Ina of Fremont
Significant Other Dorothy Litz of Scribner
Brother Robert and wife Jane(Vonseggren) Wegner and their family of Omaha
Three daughters: Christy (Wegner)Neel and fiance David Lubker of West Point
and her family Wesley Neel and Dacee Hall
Joleen and Doug Schulzkump of West Point
and her family Sean, Brianna and Brooke Schulzkump
Jenni (Wegner)Burdick of Papillion
and her family Skylar and Alec Burdick
He is also survived by an aunt; Betty(Benne)Winther and her family.

He was proceeded in death by his father Willis in 1990; a brother Gail; an Uncle Don Winther,



A memorial visitation with family will be held on Thursday April 8 at Ludvigsen's Scribner Funeral Chapel from 4pm to 7pm. Following the visitation friends are invited to Mel's Bar. Memorials are suggested to the Scribner Volunteer Fire Department. Committal will be at a later date.

Online guestbook at www.hooper-scribner.com

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  1. Todd Duncan
    Waterloo, NE Wednesday, November 5, 2014 "Rum dumb", thats the first of many things you said to me. Damn I miss you Wags. We all had so many good times, heck you taught my son how to tie his shoes and you taught me how to do too many things to write here. I think of you and those that you left behind often, I hope the fish are biting, the turkeys gobbling, the pheasants flying and the deer fall where you can drive to em. Thank you for being my friend Wags.....your spirit lives on. My thoughts are with you all.
  2. Melanie , Gary, and Emily Petz
    Overland Park, KS Saturday, April 10, 2010 I have some fun memories of your dad in the early days when you were all just little girls. I am so sorry to hear of his passing. God bless you during this sad time. You are in our thoughts.
  3. Mark shane Swanson
    Scribner, Ne Friday, April 9, 2010 Dorothy, I am sorry for your loss. I am very thankful for all the help i recieved from wags in the past. You know how to contact me if i can do anything for you. My prayers are with you and your family.
  4. Patti Kreft
    Papillion, NE Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Jen my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. We all love you and the boys and we are here if you need anything. Big huge to Sky and Alec. Thinking of you all.
  5. kim brown
    sribner, ne Wednesday, April 7, 2010 i never really got to meet him but ive heard very good things about him. my prayers are with the family and close friends
  6. Donna McIntyre
    Omaha, NE Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Christy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You have been an important part of my life for 12 years now. Stay strong and remember he will always be with you. Love, Donna
  7. Christina Nelson & family
    Norfolk, NE Wednesday, April 7, 2010 Dorothy, my thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. I'm so sorry for your loss. If you ever need anything, I'm always here. Love always.
  8. Ann PenaS
    Seward, NE Tuesday, April 6, 2010 I know you were of a "one of a kind" man...you are going to missed by many. I want to thank you for bringing three GREAT young women into this world: Christy, Jenni and Jo Jo! Your legacy will live on through your beautiful family. May you be at peace and may your family always have a part of you with them in their hearts and memories! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families Christy, Jenni and Jo Jo!
  9. Rick & Kyle Grovijohn
    West Point, NE Tuesday, April 6, 2010 We have a lot of fond memories of Wags & Dorothy during our softball days. Bet he hit a home-run to Heaven! Our sympathies go out to Dorothy and the girls. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
  10. Melissa & Bill Frary
    Omaha, NE Tuesday, April 6, 2010 My Dear Jenny, Christy & Joelene So sorry to hear of your dad's passing. You will be kept in my thoughts & prayers. Love, Melissa & Bill
  11. Jeff Metschke
    elkhorn, ne Tuesday, April 6, 2010 My heart goes out to Dorthy, Christy, Jolene and Jen. I was saddened to hear of Joel's passing. Scribner will be a little less fun and interesting without "WAGS" around. I hope the catfish are biting where wags is fishing now.
  12. Sky
    Papillion, ne Tuesday, April 6, 2010 grandpa we need you here, just after everything that has happened these last few days we need you more then ever. tonight was real tough, because if you were here you wouldn't have put up with what went on. we are all trying to be strong for each other. It's a shame you had to leave us so early. I know every time I walk out on to that football field you'll be there yelling at me to get my ass off that dam ball. We love and miss you very much
  13. Jody Smeal
    North Bend, NE Monday, April 5, 2010 To Dorothy and the girls and grandkids...I have found a quote that I think fits Wags: "I have laid aside business, and gone a'fishing." --Izaak Walton Rest in Peace Wags and catch lots of fish with Grandpa. You are missed.
  14. Lil' Sis, Rich and Richie
    Dingmans Ferry, PA Monday, April 5, 2010 We are fortunate we got to spend time with you, before you left. Doody (gotta love that nick name) always says "things happen for reasons" and I guess that is why we were brought to her, when we were (I mean really, what are the odds). You always had a unique way of making "life" interesting. I can only imagine you will have a unique way of making "death" interesting (I am sure Mary Ann will have a lot to say to you). In any event, we will miss you (I don't know who is going to wash the dishes and cook, now). - - -We hope to see your "orb" in the hotel one day! - - -Our sympathy goes out to your family, Wags.
  15. Russ and Stacie Wilken & family
    Norfolk, NE Monday, April 5, 2010 Dorothy....we are very sorry for your loss and please, remember to lean on your friends and family during this most difficult time! Take care!
  16. Penny
    Beemer, Ne Monday, April 5, 2010 So sorry to the whole family for your loss. Wags was a bit of an icon, so to speak in the area. He will be missed. Since his passing, the world is a little less interesting. Hugs and prayers to his family at this difficult time!
  17. Duane, Jenny and Jacie
    West Point, NE Monday, April 5, 2010 Our thought and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult loss. Your dad's smile, under his bearded face...unless Joleen got her clippers out :) ... and jokes will be greatly missed!!! Take care
  18. Tony and Sharon (peitzmeier) Scheerger and girls
    omaha, ne Monday, April 5, 2010 Dennis told of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. God Bless you and just keep putting one foot in front of the other...breathe in and out....the rest just takes time.
  19. Rob & Jan Merrill
    Norfolk, Monday, April 5, 2010 Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dorothy.
  20. Nicki Peters
    Pender, NE Monday, April 5, 2010 My thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy and Wags' family at this difficult time.
  21. Christy Neel
    West Point, NE Monday, April 5, 2010 Dad, Even though you are no longer with us, I know that you are watching over us with Grandpa, your brother, Marriane,Uncle Don and Great grandpa and Gran Benne. You are so dearly missed. Know that your were loved dearly by me and the rest of your family. We miss you. If my love could have saved you~~~~~you would have lived forever. Know you live forever in our hearts and memories. Love you Dad.
  22. Terry Tonkinson
    Papillion, Ne Sunday, April 4, 2010 You cared about the same people I do. While I will not, and can not, take your place I will still try to care for them the best I can.
  23. Brooke Nichole Schulzkump & Dacee Katherine Hall
    West Point, Ne Saturday, April 3, 2010 We will miss our beloved grandpa and we will always remember the airboat rides and all the times you came to my games. Dacee will miss Him very much!!!!! :,(
  24. Eric and Natalie (Thietje) Myers and family
    Lincoln, NE Thursday, April 8, 2010 Christy and family, We are so sorry to hear about the loss of your dad. May your memories comfort you in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
  25. Cindy Logsdon
    Papillion, NE Thursday, April 8, 2010 Jen, My thoughts are prayers are with you today. It is a sad time for you and the boys. I hope you can find some comfort in knowing your dad is in a wonderful place now. I hope in time your wonderful memories will bring a smile to your faces and replace todays tears. With heartfelt sympathy Cindy~~
  26. Dean Cornett
    Papillion, Ne Thursday, April 8, 2010 Dorothy and Wegner family, So sorry to her about Wags. He will be missed by a lot of people. I had the pleasure of meeting Wags and Dorothy through Jen. Had some great weekend up there w/Wags. And when they came down to Papillion. My thoughts and prayers are with Dorothy and family. Dino
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