Jerry Wellner

Jerald Wellner

Service of Remembrance for Jerald ‘Jerry’ Wellner, 74, of Sanborn, was held Friday evening, March 20, at Sturm Funeral Home, Springfield Chapel.   Chaplain Noel Wetter officiated at the service. Military honors were by the Sanborn American Legion.

 Interment will be in Christ Lutheran Cemetery, Stately Township, at a later date.

Jerry died Saturday, March 14, 2015 at his home.

He is survived by wife Marjorie of Lamberton; children Danette Knutson of Lamberton, Matt and wife Cindy Wellner of Sleepy Eye, and Wade and wife LeeAnn Wellner of Lamberton; grandchildren Jada, Beau, Bronte, Tiffany, Monica, Noah and Tyler; sister Sandy (Ruben) Perez of Albert Lea; brothers Ron Wellner of Minot, N.D., and Roger (Char) Wellner of Arizona; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter Dawn; and brother Fred.

Jerald Gene Wellner was born December 3, 1940, in Springfield, Brown County, Minnesota, to Adolph John and Luverna Mayme (Radtke) Wellner. He graduated from Sanborn High School and was inducted into the U.S. Army on October 16, 1963. Jerry continued to serve his country another 30 years until his honorable discharge on December 5,1993. During his 30 years of service, he was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Achievement Medal, the Humanitarian Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the Southwest Asia Service Medal. He also was awarded the Army Service Ribbon, the Officer’s Professional Development Ribbon, and the Overseas Training Ribbon. Jerry was also ordered to active duty in support of “Operation Desert Storm.” He enjoyed working with horses and participated in chuck wagon races and trail riding. Jerry worked maintenance for the City of Sanborn since 2013, and was especially proud of his 25 years at Dave’s Drive-In Liquors/ Clay’s Drive-In Liquors. He loved cooking and spending time with the grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew him.