Earl Wayne Wengreen, age 90, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018.  He was born December 9, 1927, in Arimo, Idaho, a son of Carl Arthur Wengreen and Elva Brown Wengreen.  He attended school in Idaho, graduating from McAmmon High School.  He served in the U.S. Army after high school.  Upon his return from his WWII Army tour , he attended Brigham Young University on the G.I. Bill, obtaining a Bachelors Degree.  He was married to Joan Lerwill, who passed away in 1964.  He married Carol Jean Bradshaw on July 1, 1965, in Salt Lake City, Utah.

After college, he owned a service station in Provo, until he was called back to active Army duty in the Korean Conflict.   He sold his service station and went off to proudly serve his country. After completion of his tour of duty in Korea, he worked for BF Goodrich; then later the BYU Library.  His working years then took him to being an Orem City Councilman, then Orem City Manager, where he stayed for 12 years.  After employment with Orem City, he worked for the Utah State Hospital as business manager.

Earl’s many accomplishments included obtaining a pilot’s license; he always wanted to fly more than he was able to squeeze in.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and camping, as well as dancing (he thoroughly enjoyed the “Dancing Friends” group), and he liked playing cards.  He loved farming.  He loved traveling, especially to Alaska.  He and Carol drove to Alaska many times with their camp trailer in tow.

He is a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.  He served in the Scouts, was a temple worker at the Provo LDS Temple, was Elders Quorum President, was a High Priests group leader, and Gospel Doctrine teacher. Whatever the calling, he served with dedication.

Earl is survived by his sweetheart, Carol; and by his children: Pam (Bob) Trevenen of Springville, UT, Karen (Todd) Christensen of Orem, UT, Kirk (Becky) DeHeer of Provo, UT, Sandra (Russ) Eager of Salem, UT, Wayne (Becky) Wengreen of Mapleton, UT, Natalie (Hiatt) Bean of Chantilly, VA, and Matt (Stacy) Wengreen of Eagle Mountain, UT.  He is additionally survived by 27 grandchildren and 50 great-grandchildren.  He is preceded in death by his first wife; one son, William Clark DeHeer; and nine siblings.

There will be a visitation for family and friends on Wednesday evening, December 5, 2018, from 6-8 p.m. at the Spanish Fork Utah West LDS Stake Center, 575 West 400 North, Spanish Fork, UT.  There will be another visitation on Thursday morning, December 6, 2018, at the Lake Shore Church, 5916 South 3200 West, Spanish Fork, UT, from 9:45–10:45 a.m.  Funeral services will be Thursday, December 6, 2018, at 11 a.m., in the Lake Shore LDS Chapel.  Interment will be at Orem City Cemetery, with full military rites accorded.