Lynn Arthur Wegener

Lynn Arthur Wegener passed unexpectedly while enjoying one of his favorite pastimes—biking with people he loved. Born November 23, 1945 in Aberdeen SD, he moved to Port Angeles WA and graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in business finance. Lynn served in Vietnam and received several decorations including the Bronze Star Medal and Purple Heart. In 1971 Lynn moved to Juneau Alaska. His plan to stay one year turned into 45.

In Alaska, he built a community of family and friends while pursuing outdoor adventure and photography, especially in Denali. Lynn’s life was one of service. Whether it was mentoring fellow photographers, doing more than his fair share on a camping trip or advancing the mission of the municipalities and nonprofits where he worked. During Lynn’s career, The State of Alaska, Municipality of Anchorage and Providence Health and benefited from his high ethical and professional standards. Lynn had been an Endowment Trustee of Anchorage Senior Center.

Lynn built close relationships. A person of deep integrity, humility and curiosity, he was generous in spirit, care and time. His baritone laugh is emblazoned in the memory of all who knew him. Whenever a problem arose, Lynn was often the first person people turned to. Lynn kept his family and friends connected to one another throughout the years.

The roles that brought out the best in Lynn were those of parent and partner. His daughter Jessica learned to love many outdoor sports with Lynn. He shined as a husband to his wife Karen. Lynn and Karen took much pleasure in exploring the world - by plane or camper. While Lynn had many professional accomplishments as a finance leader and an avid outdoor photographer, it was not what he did, but who he was that leaves an indelible hole in the hearts of all who knew him.

He leaves behind his wife Karen Combs of Grand Junction CO, siblings Clarice (Ron Bartels), Kent (Carol), Loren (Gail) and stepsiblings Steve Vining (Karen) and Carol Lott; plus, members of the Beedle family, many cousins, nieces, nephews and friends he considered family.

Lynn is preceded in death by his daughter Jessica Wegener, ex-wife Joy Beedle, parents Rev. Ralph Wegener and Hertha Droegemueller, stepmother Bernice Wegener, stepsister Mary (Sam) and step brother-in-law Edward.

A service will be in Alaska in 2024. Donations in Lynn’s memory should be made to covenanthouse.org or beanscafe.org/the-childrens-lunchbox/ in Anchorage.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.callahan-edfast.com for the Wegener family.