Dr. Francis Xavier Wegmann

1920 - 2015  (95 years)

• Name	Francis Xavier Wegmann
  Title	Dr.
  Born	20 Jan 1920	New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA   [1, 2, 3]
  Gender	Male
  Occupation	New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
  dentist
  Died	24 Sep 2015	New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
  Buried	1 Oct 2015	Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA   [4, 5]
  Person ID	I17675	Suedpfalz
  Last Modified	30 Jun 2020

  
  

  Father	John Xavier Wegmann,   b. 24 Dec 1878, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA ,   d. 10 Dec 1945, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA  (Age 66 years)
  Mother	Sophia Josephine Bonhage,   b. 14 Feb 1880, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA ,   d. 5 Nov 1928, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA  (Age 48 years)
  Married	18 Feb 1901	New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA   [6]
  Family ID	F8627	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Joyce Marie Caire,   b. 7 Mar 1926, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA ,   d. 13 Jun 1993, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA  (Age 67 years)
  Married	Apr 1949	New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA   [7]
  Children	1. Catherine Louise Wegmann + 2. Joyce Marie Wegmann,   b. 18 Aug 1953, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA ,   d. 21 Oct 1981  (Age 28 years)   3. Elizabeth Sophia Wegmann + 4. Dr. Mark John Wegmann + 5. Francis Xavier Wegmann,   b. 18 Sep 1959, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA ,   d. 12 May 1988, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA  (Age 28 years)
  Last Modified	30 Jun 2020
  Family ID	F8882	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Sources

  [S24] 1920 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). [S25] 1930 US Federal Census, (www.ancestry.com). Name: Francis X Wegmann Home in 1930: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana Age: 10 Estimated birth year: abt 1920 Relation to Head of House: Son Parent's Name: John X [S46] U.S. Public Records Index, (Ancestry.Com). Name: Francis X Wegmann Birth Date: 20 Jan 1920 Street address: 1525 Aline St City: New Orleans County: Orleans State: Louisiana Zip Code: 70115 Phone Number: 504-899-2406 Record Number: 30825592 [S927] Obituary. n Memory of Francis Xavier Wegmann January 20, 1920 - September 24, 2015 Obituary Francis Xavier Wegmann DDS, a New Orleans dentist for more than 50 years, passed away on September 24, 2015 at the age of 95 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Marie Caire Wegmann and the cherished father of Catherine Wegmann Domangue (Lee), Elizabeth Sophia Wegmann, Dr. Mark John Wegmann (Caroline), the late Joyce "D'ree" Wegmann Syll, and the late Francis "Twig" Wegmann Jr. He was affectionately known as "Opa" to his grandchildren, Brant Domangue (Amy), Beau Domangue, Morgan Domangue, Martine Domangue, George Syll Jr, (Amber), Stephanie Syll, Elizabeth Cameron Sweeting, John "Jack" Wegmann, William Wegmann, great grandson Ayden Syll, and caregiver Josh Batchelor. Born January 20, 1920 the son of John X. Wegmann and Sophie Bonhage Wegmann, he grew up in a large catholic family with 10 brothers. He was predeceased by his brothers George J., August A., John X. Jr., Charles H., Fr. Anthony J., Joseph A., Leo F., Msgr. Raymond A., Edward F., and William J. Wegmann. He married, raised his family, and lived his entire life in the city he knew and loved. He was a graduate of Jesuit High School, Loyola University, and Loyola school of Dentistry. During World War II he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Belle Chasse, Louisiana and later Germany where he attended the Nuremberg trials. In addition to his private dental practice, he was on staff at Touro Hospital from 1948 till his retirement. A gentleman and New Orleanian to the core, he loved to be surrounded by family and friends. He followed the Saints and LSU passionately, loved New Orleans cuisine, golf, travel, and poker. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the memory of Francis X. Wegmann at Jesuit High School, Loyola University, or Notre Dame Hospice. The family appreciates the special care and generosity of Drs. Monty Glorioso and Luis Arencibia, as well the attentive care he received at East Jefferson General Hospital and Chateau De Notre Dame. To view and sign the guest book, visit www.lakelawnmetairie.com. [S926] Find-A-Grave, (www.findagrave.com). Dr Francis Xavier Wegmann Birth: 20 Jan 1920 Death: 24 Sep 2015 (aged 95) Louisiana, USA Burial: Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA Memorial #: 152961303 Bio: January 20, 1920 - September 24, 2015Francis Xavier Wegmann DDS, a New Orleans dentist for more than 50 years, passed away on September 24, 2015 at the age of 95 surrounded by his family. He was the beloved husband of the late Joyce Marie Caire Wegmann and the cherished father of Catherine Wegmann Domangue (Lee), Elizabeth Sophia Wegmann, Dr. Mark John Wegmann (Caroline), the late Joyce "D'ree" Wegmann Syll, and the late Francis "Twig" Wegmann Jr. He was affectionately known as "Opa" to his grandchildren, Brant Domangue (Amy), Beau Domangue, Morgan Domangue, Martine Domangue, George Syll Jr, (Amber), Stephanie Syll, Elizabeth Cameron Sweeting, John "Jack" Wegmann, William Wegmann, great grandson Ayden Syll, and caregiver Josh Batchelor.Born January 20, 1920 the son of John X. Wegmann and Sophie Bonhage Wegmann, he grew up in a large catholic family with 10 brothers. He was predeceased by his brothers George J., August A., John X. Jr., Charles H., Fr. Anthony J., Joseph A., Leo F., Msgr. Raymond A., Edward F., and William J. Wegmann. He married, raised his family, and lived his entire life in the city he knew and loved. He was a graduate of Jesuit High School, Loyola University, and Loyola school of Dentistry. During World War II he enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was stationed in Belle Chasse, Louisiana and later Germany where he attended the Nuremberg trials. In addition to his private dental practice, he was on staff at Touro Hospital from 1948 till his retirement.A gentleman and New Orleanian to the core, he loved to be surrounded by family and friends. He followed the Saints and LSU passionately, loved New Orleans cuisine, golf, travel, and poker. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend the Memorial Mass at LAKE LAWN METAIRIE FUNERAL HOME, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd. in New Orleans, on Thursday, October 1, 2015 at 12:00 noon. Interment will follow in Metairie Cemetery. A visitation will be held at the funeral home beginning at 10:00AM. Family Members Parents John X Wegmann 1878-1945 Sophia Josephine Bonhage Wegmann 1880-1928 Spouse Joyce Marie Caire Wegmann Children Francis Xavier Wegmann 1959-1988 Created by: KTS (47564246) Added: 27 Sep 2015 URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/152961303 Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com : accessed 30 June 2020), memorial page for Dr Francis Xavier Wegmann (20 Jan 1920?24 Sep 2015), Find a Grave Memorial no. 152961303, citing Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA ; Maintained by KTS (contributor 47564246) . [S246] New Orleans, Louisiana Marriage Records Index, 1831-1925. Name: John Xavier Wegmann Spouse: Sophia Josephine Bonhage Age: 23Age: 21 Gender: MMarriage Date: 18 Feb 1901 Volume: 22 Page: 822 [S824] New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964. Name: Francis Xavier Wegmann Gender: Male Marriage Date: Apr 1949 Marriage Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA Spouse: Joyce Marie Caire