Michael Wiege

Michael Wiege was born in Hebron ND on July 21, 1926 to Henry and Rebecca (Scheuffele) Wiege. He moved to Oregon at the age of 17 years old to find work. In 1950 he married Alice Sandberg. They had 2 children together. They made their home in Stayton Oregon, where, together, they raised their children. They were later divorced. In 1995 Michael married Arlene Wiege. Together they made their home in Salem, Oregon. Michael worked in the lumber industry, working his way up to Supervisor before he retired.

Michael is survived by his wife Arlene Wiege of Salem OR. His children Linda (Gary) Horton of Brownsville, OR and Wayne (Shawn) Wiege of Portland OR. Stepsons Virgil (Lynelle) Wiege and Lonnie Wiege both of Salem. Stepdaughter Karla McCracken of Keizer OR. Also surviving is his combined family of 12 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren 1 great-great grandchild, including their spouses. Also Sister-in-law Dorene Wiege of Hebron, ND, First Cousins Ray Raaf of Springfield OR, Irene Hausauer of Glen Ullin, ND, and Elmer (Delores) Wiege of Rapid City, SD. His survivors also include, too many to name, nieces, nephews and distant cousins.

Charitable Donations may be made to St. Judes Children's Hospital or American Heart Association.

A graveside service will be conducted on September 12, 2025, 2:00pm at Restlawm Funeral Home and Memory Gardens, 201 Oak Grove Rd. NW~Salem, OR 97304.