Pearl Mary Wegner

Pearl Mary Wegner, 97 years old, lifelong resident of Kenosha, WI passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at Kenosha Place, Kenosha, WI.

She was born February 3, 1929, in Kenosha, WI, the daughter of the late Aloysius Werwie and Pearl (Printz) Chick.

On February 7, 1948, she married Delbert Wegner and he preceded her in death in 2011.

Pearl was a proud retiree of American Motor Corp., and UAW member. She was an avid Green Bay Packer and Milwaukee Brewer fan and enjoyed playing solitaire and watching game shows. She absolutely loved drinking coffee, as long as it was hot enough.

Pearl was a member of the Kenosha Moose Lodge #155, as well as WOTM where she was recognized as International Co-worker of the Year in 2005. She was also a devoted parishioner of St. Peter Catholic Church, Kenosha. She volunteered her time in various capacities; she organized volunteers from St. Peter Church to make monthly soup kitchen meals for the Kenosha Interfaith Network/Shalom Center.

Survivors include her daughter, Beverly Sorensen; grandchildren Tammy Johnson of Indianapolis, IN, Brian (Linda) Sorensen of Kenosha, WI, and Barry (Gloria) Sorensen of Kenosha, WI; four great-grandchildren, Makala Sorensen, Nicholas June, Kyle June, and Keith Sorensen; sister-in-law, Grace Werwie; nieces and nephews Gerald (Debra) Wegner, Michael (Linda) Werwie, Leroy Werwie, Kimberly Plaid, Diane (John) VanDyke, Tim Willems, Mark Willems, Debra (John) Sucarda, Jodi Osgood, David (Melody) Osgood, Steven Irving, David Irving, and Cathy Gill.

In addition to her parents, and husband, Pearl was preceded in death by brothers, Albert Werwie, George (Herta) Werwie, and sister Genevieve Willems.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to Kenosha Place and its’ staff, Dr. Poullette and his staff, Legacy Hospice, and all of you, because you have touched our hearts.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at Proko Funeral Home with funeral services commencing at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in St. George Cemetery, Kenosha, WI. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to a charity of your choice