Delbert L. Vieregge's Obituary
Delbert L. Vieregge, 92 years, of Columbia, IL, passed away on February 21, 2022 at Oak Hill Care Center, Waterloo, IL. He was born October 23, 1929, in Chester, IL, son of the late William A., and Nellie, nee Leaders, Vieregge. He was married to the late Glenda, nee Lough, Vieregge. They were married September 14, 1957, in St. Louis, MO. She had passed away Dec. 19, 2017.
Delbert was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL. He was retired from Brown Shoe Co., and had served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War.
He enjoyed spending his spare time in the outdoors, especially fishing, hunting for small game and mushroom hunting.
Surviving are his daughter, Mona (Ron) Newton of Columbia, IL; son, Mark Vieregge of Columbia, IL; grandchildren, Lindsay (Dave Domian) Newton and David Newton; along with other relatives and friends.
He was also preceded in death by his three brothers, Clarence, Elmer and William D. Vieregge, along with a sister, Ethel Moeller.
Visitation will be on Monday, February 28, 2022 from 9:30 am - 11:00 am, at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Columbia, IL. Funeral services will follow the visitation at the church at 11:00 am, with Pastor Stephen Krenz, officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery, Columbia, IL.
In lieu of customary remembrances, the family requests with gratitude that memorial contributions be directed to: St. Paul Lutheran Church, Building Fund, 227 Goodhaven, Columbia, IL 62236.
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