Judith Ann Wengert

Judith Ann Wengert, 87, of Brewer, Missouri passed away Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Independence Care Center in Perryville. She was born March 24, 1938 in St. Louis, MO to Sylvester and Sylvia (Toon) Mattingly. Judy and James Wengert were married February 23, 1957 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Brewer, MO. They were blessed with 68 years of marriage. Judy was a homemaker, a retired organist, and choir director for Christ the Savior Church and other surrounding parishes for 55 years. She also worked at the Hilltop Drive-In for 14 years. Judy enjoyed gardening, canning, woodworking, fishing and bowling. Most importantly, she was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and aunt. She was a member of Christ the Savior Catholic Church, and also the American Legion Post #133 Auxiliary, VFW #94 Auxiliary, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Blessed Sacrament Sodality, and Red Hat Society. Survivors include her husband; seven children, David Wengert of Brewer, Kathleen Dias of Overland Park, KS, Steven Wengert of Brewer, Mark (Julie) Wengert of Brewer, Tim (Shelly) Wengert of Ozora, Jay (Rachel) Wengert of Brewer, Julie (Randy) Cissell of Brewer; sister, Mary Bock of Brewer; fourteen grandchildren, Aaron (Christina) Rellergert, Danny (Annie) Rellergert, Curt (Becca) Pecaut, Dawn (Chad) Ozark, Lisa Marie (Daniel) Joyce, Kristin (Corey) Sauer, Amanda (Mark) Merigold, Tyler (Kayla Rugen) Wengert, Jessica (Fiancé Garrett Parmer) Wengert, Linzie (Kyle) Welker, Macy (Tyler Callier) Wengert, Taylor (Kyle) Fahnestock, Zachary Cissell, Jake Cissell; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; infant twin brothers, Joseph & John Mattingly; daughter-in-law, Jackie Wengert; two sister-in-laws, Novona "Sis" Mattingly, Adele Wengert; four brother-in-laws, Leroy Wilson, Ed Wengert, Jr., Elmer Renaud, and Cullen Mattingly. Visitation will be from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at Ford & Young Funeral Home in Perryville and will continue from 7:00 am to 9:15 am on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at the funeral home. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Christ the Savior Catholic Church in Brewer with Rev. Jay Jung officiating. Burial will be at Christ the Savior Catholic Cemetery in Brewer, MO. Memorial contributions may be given to Christ the Savior Church, Journey Hospice, Jackie C. Wengert Memorial Foundation or American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

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Judith Ann Wengert

March 24, 1938 - July 3, 2025