Wilfred Oscar Wenberg was born on August 24, 1918 at his family home in Black Brook Township of Polk County, Wisconsin. He was the son of Eden and Alice (Hougdahl) Wenberg. He attended the Northview School near his family home. Wilfred worked in the CCC camp for a period of time before he served in the United States Army during World War II. He spent much of his working life as an equipment operator for the Polk County Highway Department. He was a longtime member of the Balsam Lake American Legion Post. Wilfred enjoyed fishing and occasionally hunting deer. He was an accomplished woodworker as well and made many items in his home workshop. He kept himself busy during the summer months with his gardens. He had raspberries, grapes and apples as well as the usual vegetables. He shared a home in Balsam Lake with his sister Olga for many years. In January of 2009 they moved to Evergreen Village in Amery. Wilfred had just moved to Golden Age Manor. He passed away there on Tuesday April 27, 2010 at the age of 91 years.
Preceding him in death were his parents, brothers Arthur, Carl and Edgar and sisters: Marie Ostenson and Bertha Pederson. Left to mourn are his sister Olga Wenberg; nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held on Friday April 30, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. from Balsam Lutheran Church in rural Amery. Burial will be at the East Immanuel Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. from the funeral home and the hour prior to the service at the church.