Corvallis – Michael Allen Wenger, 79, passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at his home in Corvallis surrounded by family.
He was born September 17, 1945 in South Bend, IN to George J. and Mary E. Wenger.
Michael graduated from Soquel High School in Soquel, CA in 1963. He enlisted in the U.S. Navy on September 17, 1965 and was honorably discharged in 1969.
Michael was married on October 2, 1966 to Linda M. Lovett of Santa Cruz, CA. They were blessed with 59 years of marriage. Michael became an Ordained Minister in 2001. He and Linda pioneered Los Banos Family Worship Center until retiring and moving to Corvallis, MT in 2015.
Michael was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Suzanne McCoy and a brother David Wenger. Survivors include his wife Linda of Corvallis; three sons, Michael Wenger, Jr., William Wenger and his wife Marina, two grandsons, River and Maverick, and Andrew Wenger, all of Corvallis.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the New Life Foursquare Church, 303 Cole Avenue, Darby, MT with Rev. John Yuhas officiating. A reception will immediately follow the memorial at the church. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 1:30 p.m. at the Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery in Missoula. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.whitesittfuneralhome.com.