Emogene M. Wengert

April 17, 1930 - October 24, 2021

Emogene M. Wengert, 91, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021 at the Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri. She was born April 17, 1930 in Lithium, MO to Edward and Marie A. (Dallas) Riney. She and Herbert A. 'Whitey' Wengert were married on August 26, 1950 and he passed away October 3, 2007. She was employed as an Inspector at Prince Gardener . She was a member of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church in Perryville and the Ladies Sodality. Emogene was a homemaker and loved quilting, sewing and reading. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Wengert of Perryville, MO, Brenda (Randy) Lorenz of Perryville, MO, four sons, Michael (Terry ) Wengert of Perryville, MO, Kenneth Wengert of Perryville, MO, James (Patty) Wengert of Perryville, MO, Alan (Kim) Wengert of Cape Girardeau, MO; three sisters, Dolores Cavins of Saint Mary, MO, Erma Hayes of Perryville, MO, Sharon (Norman) Sutterer of St. Louis, MO; two brothers, Gerald Riney of Perryville, MO, Larry (Sherry) Riney of Perryville, MO; fourteen grandchildren, twenty three great-grandchildren; . She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; two sons, Gary Wengert, Richard 'Dick' Wengert; and one infant brother. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Tuesday, October 26, 2021 and Wednesday October 27, 2021 from 9:00am to 9:45am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville. Rosary will be recited Tuesday at 8:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 am Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Perryville with Rev. Ben Melaku C.M. officiating. Burial will be at Immaculate Conception Catholic Cemetery in St. Mary, Missouri. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Vincent High School 1000 Rosati Ct, Perryville, MO 63775. Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com. Ford and Young East Perry Chapel is in charge of arrangements.