James W. "Jim" Weyenberg

James W. “Jim” Weyenberg, 79, of Freedom, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, with his loving wife at his side. He was born on September 21, 1935, in Freedom, son of the late Mervin and Myrtle (Moser) Weyenberg. On June 2, 1955, Jim married his grade school sweetheart Janet Meulemans at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, Freedom. Together they celebrated 59 years of marriage.

He retired in 1994 after 40 years with Miller Electric.  He also served in the Wisconsin National Guard for several years.  Jim was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas, where he was a lector and also served mass for funerals. He loved playing cards, teaching all of his grandkids how to play cribbage. He even had two perfect hands dealt to him by his son-in-law Randy. Jim greatly enjoyed fishing and hunting with his son Scott, his brothers Roy and Tom and their sons.  He also liked horseshoes, gardening and spending time at their cottage in Mountain.  Most of all, he cherished time with his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and siblings. Jim’s giving spirit along with his witty sense of humor, will be truly missed.  He was the bedrock of the family and a role model for many.  He was genuinely concerned for others, always providing help and support.

Jim is survived by his loving wife, Janet; his children: Sandy (Tom) Vanden Hoogen, Connie (Tom) Reinke, Lori (Randy) Van Camp and Scott (Lori) Weyenberg; grandchildren: Stacy (Shawn) Wiedenhaupt, Travis and Tyler Carney, Tammi and Brian Reinke, Brooke Weyenberg and Myranda Lope; step grandchildren: Chad (Christine), Brett and Tamra Vanden Hoogen; great grandchildren: Ryan, Dylan, Ella and Ally; siblings: Lois (Carl) Hietpas, Dolly (Ed) Gerhartz, Roy (Katherine) Weyenberg, Mary Ann (Ken) Vander Wielen, Tom (Carol) Weyenberg and Carol (Gary) Micke; step brothers: David (Jacci) Vandehey and Mark (Pat) Vandehey; Janet’s siblings: Lois Mc Morrow, Barbara (Tom) Elliott, Joan Frederickson, Gary (Janice) Meulemans and Jim (Kay) Meulemans; Godchildren: Carol Micke, Jerry Hietpas, Jessie Lenz, Laureen Cherkasky, Doug Frederickson and Sarah Janssen; and many other family members and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents; step dad, Don Vandehey; mother and father-in-law, Ruth and Ted Meulemans; granddaughter, Amanda Reinke; brothers-in-law: Larry Diedrick, Fritz Frederickson and Thomas Mc Morrow; sister-in-law, Karlene Janssen; step siblings: Mary Lou Vandehey and Dick Vandehey.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, March 2, 2015, at St. Nicholas Catholic Church, W2037 County Road S, Freedom, with Fr. Walter Stumpf officiating. Visitation will take place directly at the church on Sunday, March 1, 2015, from 4:00-7:00 p.m., with a parish prayer service at 7:00. Visitation will continue on Monday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of Mass. For online condolences, please visit www.verkuilenfh.com.  A memorial fund will be established.

The Weyenberg family would like to extend a special thank you to the Freedom first responders for their compassionate care. 

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