Marguerite Marie Wengler

Marguerite Marie (Scalzo) Wengler, 82 years of age, passed away peacefully on December 21st, 2025, at VNA Hospice House in Vero Beach, Florida, surrounded by loving family and friends.

Born in the winter of 1943  in Kokomo, Indiana, to Eugene and Flavia Scalzo. Marguerite was raised in Long Island, New York, and later moved to Massachusetts, where she obtained her master’s degree. She worked as an instructor for the mentally challenged at Curry University prior to moving to Vero Beach, Florida.

Marguerite was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in both Massachusetts and Florida.

For Marguerite, family and teaching were her life. She enjoyed painting and writing educational materials for people with disabilities.

Survivors include her loving husband, James Wengler; son, Dale Wengler (Jahnelle); daughter, Lauren Ferris; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; many loving nieces and nephews; and her sister Carolyn Rooney.

Marguerite was predeceased by her parents, Eugene and Flavia Scalzo, and son James Wengler.

A visitation will be held on Saturday, December 27th, 2025, beginning at 10:00 am at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3980 12th St, Vero Beach, FL 32960. The funeral service will start promptly at 11:30 am.  Burial will be on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Brookside Cemetery, 36 Gleasondale Road, Stow, Massachusetts.