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Aaron Wernimont

Aaron Wernimont

  • Class
    2009
  • Induction
    2019
  • Sport(s)
    Wrestling
Aaron Wernimont ’09

Aaron was a four-year member of the wrestling team, a two-time NCAA champion, and three-time All-American. He had a career record of 151-12 with 21 major decisions, 13 tech falls, and 14 falls. He ranks second in career wins and was a CoSIDA Academic All-American. Aaron, who died following a sudden illness in 2012, received Wartburg's Young Alumni Award posthumously in 2017. He is survived by his wife, Kahri (Heinemann), a 2010 Wartburg graduate.
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