Myron “Mike” William Wentzel
Monday, September 2, 1935
Date of Death:
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Age:
82 years old
Visitation
Date: Friday November 10, 2017
Time: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Second Visitation
Date: Saturday November 11, 2017
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Saturday November 11, 2017
Time: 1:00 pm
Location: Trinity Lutheran Church [ view map ]
Burial
Location: Minnesota State Veterans Cemetery Preston [ view map ]
Monday, September 2, 1935
Date of Death:
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Age:
82 years old
Monday, September 2, 1935
Date of Death:
Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Age:
82 years old
Myron “Mike” William Wentzel
Myron William Wentzel, 82, of Rochester passed away November 1, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
Myron “Mike” William Wentzel, son of Herman and Edith (Wegener) Wentzel, was born September 2, 1935 in Wadena, MN. He attended grade school in Ottertail County and Immanuel Lutheran grade school in rural Courtland, MN and graduated from Nicollet High School in 1953. He graduated from Dunwoody Institute in Minneapolis, MN in 1955 where he studied radio, television, and industrial electronics. He served in the US Army for two years. Mike began a 36 year career with IBM in 1955, first in St. Paul before moving to Rochester in 1960. On September 13, 1969, he married Virginia Simons in Algona, IA. He retired from IBM in 1991.
He was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, outdoor activities, watching the Vikings and spending time with his family.
Myron is survived by his loving wife, Virginia; two daughters, Krista (Aaron) Johnson of Minneapolis, and Beth Kubista of Sioux Falls, SD; four grandchildren, Elizabeth, Joseph and Abigail Kubista and Elsa Johnson; three sisters, Marlene (Leo) VonOhlen of North Mankato, Carolyn (Rodney) Volk of Eden Prairie, and Eunice (Robert) Timm of Chattanooga, TN; one brother, Rev. Wayne (Lorna) Wentzel of Grand Blanc, MI; three sister-in-laws, Jean Simons of Whittemore, IA, Anita Degen of Algona, IA, and Patricia (Don) Ritter of Olympia, WA; and many nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, November 11 at Trinity Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, November 10 in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home and one hour prior to the service at the church on Saturday. Burial will be held at a later date at Minnesota State Cemetery – Preston.
Macken Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements and online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Myron “Mike” William Wentzel has received the following condolences.
Dear Virginia and family,
May the many, many positive and funny memories see you through the immediate grieving. I am so sad for what you must have to go through at this time. The loss of husband, dad and grandpa leave a gap forever. It is blessing you were all together for as long as you were. His was a life well lived.
Love, Nancy
Reminder to daughters: Virge was my bridesmaid in 1958--almost 60 years ago.
Dear Virginia (Virge), so sorry to learn of your husband Myron/Mike's passing. May God's peace be with you and your family at this sad time. From your colleague on the Mayo Nursing History Committee, Suzanne (Sue) Mattson.
Dear Virginia, Beth, Krista and family. We are so sorry to hear about Mike. We were so privileged to have you both as neighbors for (18) years and friends which continued on after we moved (7) years ago. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May your beautiful memories of Mike bring you comfort as you go through this difficult time. God Bless.
Virge, Krista Beth and family,
Am so sorry to read in the paper that Mike didn't make it. We had so much hope for him when he could converse with us when we visited him in the hospital. He had many strikes against him though so it was just too much for him to make it work anymore. We have a family wedding on Saturday, but will make it to the visitation Friday night.
We will miss Mike and his ever present smile.
Much Love,
Sandy and Dave Beaver
Dear Verge and Girls,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn the death of dear Mike, your husband and father. May you feel the presence of God holding you in the palm of His hands during this very difficult time. Our deepest sympathy to al of you. Peace be with you, Ken and Sandy Wagner
I will miss our lively conversations and please know all of you are in our prayers and our thoughts. God Bless....Paul
It was our privilege to have known Mike. A great friend who made us welcome when we visited Rochester. To Virge and the family we send our love and prayers. From Lesley & Michael Tasmania.