Loretta Wenger Obituary

The world bids farewell to Loretta Wenger in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, departing on May 14, 2026 at the age of 89. Loretta leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Dorothy Gallagher and Francis J. Gallagher; her husband Donald J. Wenger; her brothers, Terry, Mike and Kevin Gallagher; and her foster son Don.

She is survived by: her children, Brian Wenger (Kate), Matthew Wenger, Kathryn Paulon (Pete) and Mark Wenger; her grandchildren, Meghan Deering (Jonathan), Daniel Wenger (Elizabeth Roeske), Patrick Wenger, Michael Wenger (Rachel French), Joseph Wenger, Elizabeth Wenger, Chelsi Spedden, Sarah Wenger, Bridget Duckworth (Cal), Molly Paulon, Ryan Paulon and Maggie Paulon; her great grandchildren, Francis, Declan, Catherine Deering and Archie Wenger; and her brothers, Father Anthony "Tony" Gallagher and Charlie Gallagher. She is also survived by four children grew to include foster children, in-laws, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be directed to the National Association for Children of Addiction at nacoa.org/donate.