Obituary for George Jacob Wegler Jr. George Jacob Wegler, Jr. At peace after 80 amazing years, and having live a life he loved. George was born in Chicago, Illinois on November 6, 1937 and from the time he entered the world, there was never a dull moment. George lived life to its fullest.
His career was as a Pipefitter, but in reality, there was nothing he could not do! He was a jack of all trades, had a lifelong passion for learning, and happily shared all he knew and experienced with those around him. George was an avid hunter, fisherman, sailor, golfer, pilot, marksman, gunsmith and Mr. Fix It.
In recent years, his volunteer job at Lee Kay Gun Range meant the world to him. Second to his wife and family, George was a friend to multitudes of people-it seems that everyone he met became a lifelong friend. He cherished each of his friends and reveled in those friendships.
In March of 2010, George’s life forever changed when he met Jill, and she became the greatest love of his life. Together, they traveled, fresh water and ice fished, hunted, gardened and made a life together that surpassed their greatest expectations. George’s face lit up when Jill came into the room and his greatest joy was to love her.
Through great times and and many trials, together they persevered, drawing strength and deepening their love for one another. George’s legacy will be honored by Jill, his wife and true love; his daughters Jeanie (Dave) Taylor and Jennifer (Anthony) Radoumis; his grandson Jake Poehler; his granddaughter Alexa (Dax) Cargill and his new great-grandson Toan Jacob Cargill. He is also leaves to cherish him, his sister Catherine Wegler-Markl and brother Frank Wegler, and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to his countless friends who were like family, he leaves to cherish his memory, very special friends Blake Jumper and family who spent countless hours loving and caring for George and became family to him. At George’s request, no services will be held and cremation rites have been accorded. A celebration of George’s life will be held at a later date.
In honor of George, a memorial fund has been set up in lieu of flowers or other considerations. Donations can be made to the “George Wegler Memorial Fund” at any Wells Fargo bank (please note the name of the fund when donating or make checks directly to the fund). Donations can also be mailed to Wells Fargo Bank, 9311 South 2000 East, Sandy, Utah 84093.
These funds will be used in George’s honor to build a bench at the Lee Kay Gun Range and for the Utah Youth Hunter Education Challenge program through Lee Kay.
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