Willis Wehenkel - November 07, 2012
Willis “Willy” Wehenkel was born March 16, 1931, in West Point, the only child born to William and Elsie (Bleyhe) Wehenkel, and passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2012, at his home near Milford, at the age of 81.
Survivors include his children and spouses, Gary Wehenkel, Omaha, Dale and Audrey Wehenkel, Milford, Ron and Lori Wehenkel, Fremont, James and Mary Wehenkel, Auburn, and Mary Eggeling, Kansas City, Mo.; 10 grandchildren, Michelle Wehenkel, Omaha, Mike Wehenkel, Chicago, Jenny (Matt) Roth, Milford, Tim Smith, also of Milford, Stacy (Scott) Walker, Founex, Switzerland, Travis Wehenkel, Minot, N.D., Shawn (Samantha) Wehenkel and Brandon (Leah) Wehenkel, both of Auburn, Jamie (Adrian) Lewandowski, Loup City, Jessica (Deke) Grauerholz, Memphis, NE; 20 great-grandchildren; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law and a host of other relatives and friends.
Memorial services were Friday, Nov. 2, 2012, at Milford Mennonite Church. Pastor Tim Springer officiated with inurnment at St. Michaels Cemetery, West Point. Honorary pallbearers were his grandchildren.
Lauber-Moore Funeral Home, Milford, was in charge of arrangements.