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Rev. Jude Weisenbeck SDS

Rev. Jude  Weisenbeck SDS

Rev. Jude Weisenbeck SDS

Age 84. Died at Alexian Village May 26, 2016. Born Oct. 11, 1931, to Matson and Lucy Weber Weisenbeck in Durand, WI. Made First Profession with the Society of the Divine Savior (Salvatorians) on Sept. 8, 1954. Ordained a priest on June 4, 1960. Ministered as teacher and administrator at colleges in Maryland, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and Minnesota.

General Treasurer for the Society in Rome. Pastor at parishes in Tennessee and heavily involved in ecumenical ministries in Tennessee and Kentucky.

Earned doctorates in philosophy and theology. Preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Darrell. He is survived by four sisters: Sr. Joan Weisenbeck FSPA, and Sr. Marlene Weisenbeck FSPA, both of La Crosse, WI, Lu Ann (Mrs. Bruce) Kaatz of Eau Claire, WI, and Rita (Mrs. Earl) Hetrick of Nelson, WI; two brothers: Arnold (Edith) Weisenbeck of Durand, WI, and Lawrence (Mary Lou) Weisenbeck of New Richmond, WI; and sister-in-law Thelma Weisenbeck of Durand, WI; as well as his brothers and sisters in the Salvatorian Family.

Mass of Christian Burial Thursday, June 2, 11am at The Chapel of Alexian Village, 9301 N. 76th St., Milwaukee. Visitation Thursday at the Chapel from 10am until time of Mass. For online condolences please visit www.schramkafuneralhome.com.

Local Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Durand with Rev. Moline officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services.

Rhiel Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Durand, is serving the family.

Condolences

  1. Carol Danzinger

    Our condolences, Arnie and Edie and families.
    We will always remember Fr. Jude when he was our Santa Claus one Christmas. A special man!
    With our love and prayers, Ralph & Carol

  2. Barbara Perry

    $100.00 donation to St. Elizbeth's Hospital Foundation, Wabasha, Mn in memory of Fr. Jude Weisenbeck has been sent.

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