Veterans Park, Wadena MN

03/26/2026

Maybe a bit personal, but this one made me cry when I was asked to share, since Lucille was more than a dedicated community leader, but she was also a member of my family. What an amazing memorial this will be.

Thank you to the 4H Dog Training Team, for your thoughtful and meaningful initiative. ❤️🙏

11/11/2025

Have a Proud Veterans Day!

10/28/2025

Veteran Chuck Schoberg shares stories and history with group from The Rising Phoenix Program.

09/19/2025

REMINDER: tonight is the big event!! Head over the the Wadena VFW beginning at 5pm for food, fun, games & good company.

Thank you for your support! Our park wouldn’t be what it is today without your help.

Join the POW/MIA Recognition Day on Friday, September 19th, 2025 at the Wadena VFW for the Wadena Veterans Park Association Raffle Fundraiser. Beginning with a

09/17/2025

Reminder! The annual POW/MIA raffle fundraiser is this Friday!!

Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/17HVFLfeYK/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Held annually, the POW/MIA event is on Friday, Sept. 19, beginning at 5 p.m. at the Wadena VFW. Funds raised will go toward continued improvements to the Wadena Veterans Park.

09/16/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our good friend, Vietnam Veteran, and fellow park board member, Phil Thoennes. Phil dedicated his time, energy, and passion to the Wadena VFW, Veterans Park, and many other organizations. He was always working to ensure that the service and sacrifice of our veterans were honored and remembered.

Phil's kindness, leadership, and commitment to our community will leave a lasting legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

For service information, please visit: https://www.schullerfamilyfh.com/obituaries/phillip-thoennes/

08/27/2025

After more than 60 years of service, Thomas “Tommy” Malone is honored for his decades of dedication to fellow veterans.

08/03/2025

Customers at Super One Foods in Wadena were able to "round up" at the register to help raise funds for the VFW Post 3299.

07/08/2025

Members of the American Legion and VFW donate funds to help the Wadena Cemetery Association to improve veterans headstones.

06/07/2025

We stopped by the Wadena VFW this morning and caught the Post 3922 Color Guard preparing to travel to a funeral in Wolf Lake to honor a deceased fellow soldier. From left, Chuck Schoberg, Jim White, Phil Thoennes, Kelly McAllister, Larry Clark and John Rebischke.

The Color Guard stands as a powerful symbol of respect, patriotism and tradition. Whether presenting the colors at community events or honoring fellow veterans at funeral services, these dedicated members carry out their duties with dignity and heartfelt pride.

Their presence is a reminder of the sacrifices made and the bond of those who served. We thank them for their commitment to honoring our veterans.

The Wadena VFW Color Guard and Auxiliary will be participating in Wadena’s June Jubilee Grand Parade on Saturday, June 14. Parade kicks off at 6pm!
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05/28/2025

Thank you to our friend Nicole with the Wadena Pioneer Journal for covering the Memorial Day program at Veterans Park this past Monday along with the placing of the flags at the cemetery.

For the first time, the annual Memorial Day program took place at the Wadena Veterans Park.