Wallace R. Moellenberndt, age 99, passed away on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, at Agrace HospiceCare in Fitchburg. He was born on April 19, 1921 in Bensenville, IL, and was the son of Elmer and Mary (Fenske) Moellenberndt. He married Mercedes Berlage on May 29, 1947 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Elizabeth, IL. He was a man of strong faith with a wonderful sense of humor. He never met a person he wouldn’t have a conversation with. He was a farmer and custodian at St Joseph’s Catholic Church in Freeport. He also drove trucks for Boyer Implement, Flambeau Micro and W.T Rawleigh.
Wallace is survived by his children, Monsignor Duane Moellenberndt of Madison Jim (Martha) Moellenberndt of Grand Island, NE, and Mary Lange of Knoxville, TN; grandchildren Dr. Alison (Chris) Arrants of Rock Springs, WY, Meg (Robert) Trout of Grand Island, NE and Jennifer Lange of Knoxville, TN; three great-grandchildren Josie, James and Luca; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Mercedes; two brothers Ervin and Howard.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, 227 Columbus Street in Sun Prairie. Monsignor Duane Moellenberndt will preside. Burial will be at Sacred Hearts Cemetery. A visitation will be held on Sunday October 11, at Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Catholic Church, 227 Columbus St. in Sun Prairie from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Please follow Covid Rules.
In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to Sacred Hearts School Capital Campaign. The family would like to thank Agrace Hospice and the staff and people of Sacred Hearts Church.
Visit Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Facebook page or click here to view Mass live at church starting at 11:00am central time Monday, October 12, 2020: https://facebook.com/Sacred-Hearts-of-Jesus-and-Mary-Parish-273291729509005/videos/?ref=page_internal&mt_nav=0
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