Vincent Andrew Wallenberg of Phoenix died May 9th, 2021 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of late wife Lorabell M. Wallenberg. Devoted father to Kathleen (Fred) Hill of Rochelle, IL, Gary (Loraina) Wallenberg of Mesa, AZ, and Randy Wallenberg of Phoenix, AZ.
Grandfather to Jennifer (Lon) Herring of Decatur, IL, Heather (Erik) Crawford of Rochelle, IL, Charles (Gina) Hill of Wauconda, IL, Charles (Laurie) Harding of Salt Lake City, UT, Michelle (Anthony) Grafitti of Scottsdale, AZ, Michael (Alicia) Wallenberg of Roy, UT.
Great-Grand-Father to Carter, Logan, Lexi, Easton, Canaan, Alicia, Shantel, Austin, Kyler, Jaden, Preslie, Garrett, Greyson, and Gavin.
Vincent was born November 30th, 1926 to John and Mary (Sandul) Wallenberg on a farm in St. Joseph Township, Kittson County, Minnesota. He was proceeded in death by his parents, his wife and brother Ray. He attended the University of Minnesota Crookston and served in the Navy on a sub called Montauk and then took up farming.
On December 21, 1950 he married his wife at Zion Lutheran Church in South Milwaukee. Later the family moved to South Milwaukee and Vince worked at Ladish as a welding supervisor. In 1970, he left Wisconsin to start a fiberglass business in Phoenix. He ran Desert Sun Fiberglass for many years.
He enjoyed fishing, boating, hunting, and BBQing on his self made solar cooker and used his boat that he kept at Lake Powell as often as possible.
Please send any Memorials to Emmaus Lutheran Church 3841 W Sweetwater Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029 where Vince was an active member.
A Private Family Funeral Service will be held on May 29, 2021 at 10:00 AM at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ. Graveside Service will be held on May 29, 2021 at 11:00 AM at Phoenix Memorial Park and Mortuary, 200 West Beardsley Road, Phoenix, AZ.
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