Jeffery Alan Wegner

Jeffrey Alan Wegner died peacefully at home on January 19, 2019 at age 56. He was a proud 1983 graduate of Crescent Valley High School, where he enjoyed attending classes in art and ceramics, physical education, and auto shop. Jeff was an outgoing man with a strong sense of self. He had a well-developed sense of fun, and was well liked by his housemates and co-workers. Jeff was a can-do person — the word “No” was not in his vocabulary. Jeff made his living as part of a Color Wheel Gardens landscape team, working for various local businesses and parks, being able to work independently. He had a tremendous work ethic. Jeff particularly liked driving the mower and tractor. Jeff attended nondenominational church, which was an important part of his life. For many years Jeff joyfully participated in the annual community Christmas Pageant presented to the community by individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Since his early years, he competed in Special Olympics and won many trophies, ribbons, and gold, silver and bronze medals for basketball, track, cross-country skiing, baseball, volleyball, and soccer. He also enjoyed golf. Jeff especially loved bowling, continuing even after being confined to a wheelchair. He was an avid Oregon State Beavers football fan, and practically lived in his orange and white football shirt. He always enjoyed summer camp, especially the boating and fishing. Jeff had a strong interest in photography, and he had a talent for different art forms, including drawing, painting, pottery, and creating original paper maché sculptures. In 2006 Jeff became a real cowboy by learning to ride horseback. He was preceded in death by his loving and dedicated parents, Leonard and Marguerite Wegner, sister Barbara Wegner, several well-loved aunts and uncles, and best friends Tom Mohr and Brian Bonney. He is survived by sisters Pam Wegner and Paula McGinity, beloved and faithful brother-in-law John McGinity, niece Katie McGinity, many cousins, and all the dedicated staff at Mumford House and Home Life who enriched Jeff’s life beyond measure. Viewings are Fri., Jan. 25, 5-7 pm, and Sat. Jan. 26, 9-9:45 am. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, at McHenry Funeral Home, 206 NW 5th St., Corvallis, followed by burial at Bellfountain Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Home Life, Inc. Mail checks to Home Life, Inc., 2068 NW Fillmore Ave., Corvallis, OR 97330 or pay through their website: HomeLifeInc.or

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Jeffery Alan Wegner

April 19, 1962 - January 19, 2019