Born to John (“Red”) and Elva Wenger on November 15, 1946, and raised in Decatur, Illinois, John attended college at Valparaiso University in Valparaiso, Indiana. During his career as a civil engineer, John and his family resided in Texas, North Dakota, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Kansas, Nebraska, New Mexico, Missouri, and, finally, Florida. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather who enjoyed reading immensely.
Surviving are his wife Monika Wenger of Winter Springs, Florida, son Michael (Amy) Wenger of Winter Park, Florida, sister Janet (Jim) Bramer of Decatur, Illinois, brother Steve (Karen) Wenger of Decatur, Illinois, and grandson Joshua Wenger of Winter Park, Florida.
The family suggests remembrances be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation, 5526 West 13400 South, #510, Herriman, Utah 84096 (www.cholangiocarcinoma.org).