Nov. 2, 1923 - March 27, 2001

Chester Michael "Chet" Wegenka, 77, passed away at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 27, in his residence.

He was born in South Bend, Ind., on Nov. 2, 1923. Mr. Wegenka retired from the A.M. General Corporation in 1986 after 22 years of service. He also was employed with the former Studebaker Corporation for 18 years.

On May 4, 1957, he married Marjorie Ullery, who survives. He is also survived by a brother-in-law, James (June) Ullery; a sister-in-law, Martha Wegenka; and by several nieces and nephews, and adopted grandchildren.

Mr. Wegenka was preceded in death by two sisters, Bernice Morra and Dorothy Wegenka; and by two brothers, Joseph and Clem.

Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday in the ST. JOSEPH FUNERAL HOME, 824 S. Mayflower Road. Services will be at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the funeral home. The American Legion Pulaski Post #357 will conduct the military service. Cremation will follow, and entombment will be at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Mr. Wegenka was a veteran of World War II and served in the Navy from March 25, 1943, until January 25, 1946, on the U.S.S. Fanning. He was a member of American Legion Pulaski Post #357, the Forty and Eight, and was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veteran #6. He was a bowler and golfer, and loved playing cards.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Pulaski Post #357, 5414 W. Sample Street, South Bend, IN 46619; and to the Forty and Eight.