Leo Roy Wegner
May 25, 1940 – January 18, 2025
Leo was born in Elgin, ND, and joined the U.S. Army in 1957, and had his 18th birthday near the DMZ in South Korea while driving tanks. Leo married Yvonne Guidon from British Columbia, they had two children, Leo ‘Wray’ and Dwayne. Leo came to Blaine with his two young boys in 1969, and after a few years married Lise Christoffersen, also from B.C. Both of his children went to Blaine school from 1st thru 12th grades, something Leo was very proud of.
In the 1970s and 1980s Leo was a real estate broker working in offices in Blaine, Ferndale, and later in his career in Bellingham. In the early days, Leo was president of the Blaine Jaycees as well as a member of the Blaine Building Council for many years. Always a lifelong Republican, Leo was even a state delegate for Ronald Reagan in his first White House run in 1976. Later, Leo enjoyed regular attendance at the United Church of Christ in Blaine where he was in charge of maintenance.
Leo is survived by his two sons, Leo ‘Wray’ (Heidi), Dwayne, and his sister, Judy Wegner. Leo’s grandchildren include Courtney, Devon, Blake, Annalise, Gage, Caden, and Lucy. His predeceased siblings include Albert Wegner, Gertrude Fortune, Wilbur Wegner, Marilyn Young, Arnold ‘Arnie’ Wegner.
A Celebration of Life date to be announced at a later date.
