Herman Wielenberg

Herman H. “Hermie” Wielenberg, age 83 of St. Anthony, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at his home in St. Anthony, Minnesota.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, August 1 at St. Anthony Catholic Church in St. Anthony (near Albany) with Rev. Julius Beckermann, O.S.B. officiating. Interment will be in the parish cemetery.

Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Tuesday at the church in St. Anthony. Parish prayers will be at 4 p.m. Monday at the church.

Herman Henry Wielenberg was born September 6, 1939 in Melrose, Minnesota to Henry and Alvina (Hollermann) Wielenberg. He served his enlistment in the National Guard. On May 23, 1961 he was united in marriage to Irene Gerads at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The couple began farming north of St. Anthony. Hermie retired from farming and began driving truck for Herdering Inc.

Hermie was a member of the St. Anthony Catholic Church where he was an usher for many years. He enjoyed woodworking, playing cards, reading, deer hunting, fishing, and was a Twins and Vikings fan.

Survivors include his wife, Irene Wielenberg of St. Anthony; sons and daughter, Rich (Jill) Wielenberg of Osakis, Dave (Joyce) Wielenberg of Albany, Cheri Novella of Eagan, Don (Vickie) Wielenberg of Albany, and Duane (Christy) Wielenberg of St. Anthony; daughter-in-law, Sandy Wielenberg of St. Anthony; 16 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; brothers and sister, Alvin (Jackie) Wielenberg of Swanville, Millie (Vern) Gerads of Albany, and Herb (Sharon) Wielenberg of Freeport; and brother-in-law, Ray Barthel of Holdingford.

Herman was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Alvina Wielenberg; son, Dan Wielenberg; sister, Hilda Barthel; brother and sister-in-law, Norb (Peggy) Wielenberg; and father and mother-in-law, Nick and Dora Gerads.

A special thank you to the hospice staff for the wonderful care they provided Herman.