Clarence "Pinky" J. Werginz, age 90 of Wautoma, died September 15, 2014 at Wisconsin Veteran's Home, King. He was born on August 22, 1924 in Milwaukee County to Christian and Theresa Werginz. Clarence served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947. He then went to work for Pabst Brewing and worked as a Displayman in their merchandising department for 25 years. In 1984 he retired and moved to Wautoma. Pinky enjoyed traveling, fishing, wood working and chasing squirrels out of the bird feeders. H was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and past Commander of the Disabled American Veterans (D.A.V.) 51 in Wautoma.
Clarence is survived by his wife of 57 years: Vivian Joyce Werginz; son: Steven Wollet, Boca Raton, FL; daughter: Karin West, Humbird; grandsons: Shane (Sharon) West, Verona, Jeremy (Leah), Oshkosh, Richard (Cassandra), Osseo; great grandchildren: Aura, Nicholas, Natalie West; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Christian Jr. and Frederick.
Memorial services will be held at 11AM on Friday, September 26, 2014 at Wisconsin Veteran's Home Chapel, King. Officiating at the service will be Pastor Rhode with burial to follow in the Veteran's Cemetery. The family will greet relatives and friends at the chapel from 10:30AM until the time of services at 11AM.
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