Blanche Weberg

Blanche Weberg, 102, formerly of Shell Lake died January 21, 2012. Blanche was born on June 1, 1909 on a farm in Grundy Center, Iowa the daughter of Earl and Ethel Wagoner and the oldest of five children. She married William Weberg of Shell Lake, Wisconsin in 1930 at the age of 21. William passed away in May 2002, they were married 72 years. Blanche taught elementary grades in Shell Lake and Spooner school districts for 27 years before retiring. She was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin. After retiring William and Blanche lived in Ryderwood, Washington during the winter months and spent their summers at their Shell Lake residence until William’s passing. Then, Blanche resided with her son Merwin in Renton, Washington for eight years and spent her last two years in a Renton adult family home. Blanche loved gardening and home canning. She enjoyed the out of doors; fishing and bird watching and was active in the Audubon society. She loved the Lord and was active in her church. Blanche is survived by her son Merwin and wife Patricia, grandsons Bradley and Brett Weberg, their wives Jennifer and Carol, and great grandson Hunter. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 22, 2012 at 11:00 AM (visitation 10-11 AM) at the Salem Lutheran Church, Shell Lake. An interment will follow at the Shell Lake Cemetery.