Jonathan Walvoord

Jonathan B. Walvoord, 64, of W1406 Foster Road, Oostburg, passed away on Thursday evening, December 3, 2009 at Bellin Hospital in Green Bay following complications from a stroke. Jon was born on April 9, 1945 in Sheboygan, son of Lewis and Bernice (Hesslink) Walvoord. He was a 1963 graduate of Oostburg High School. He faithfully served in the US Army Reserves for 27 years until 2005. Jon also worked in the maintenance dept for Tecumseh Die Cast for 39 years and the Kohler Co. for three years until his retirement in 2007. Jon was a member of the Sauk Trail Conservation Club, and the Pine Beach Boat Club. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, bowling, stock car racing and cutting wood. Jon was always eager to help anyone in need. Survivors include two sons, Michael "Scotty" (Tanya) Walvoord of Oostburg and Jeremy "JJ" (Tracy) Walvoord of Howards Grove; two grandchildren, Tyler and Victoria "Peanut" Walvoord and a step granddaughter, Josephine Duening; one sister, Ruth Ann (LeRoy) Pasket of Sheboygan; one brother, David (Janet) Walvoord of Oostburg; and one brother-in-law, Warren (Mary) Theune of Oostburg. He is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many friends. Jon was considered an "adopted Dad" to many of Scotty's and JJ's friends. Jon was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Betty Lou Theune. Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 7, 2009 at 10:30 am at the First Reformed Church in Oostburg with the Rev. Brian Taylor officiating. Burial will take place at Oostburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the Wenig Funeral Home in Oostburg on Sunday, December 6, 2009 from 1-4 pm, and on Monday, at church, from 9:30 am until the time of the service at 10:30 am. A memorial fund has been established in Jon's name for the Sauk Trail Conservation Club. Online condolences may be sent to www.wenigfuneralhome.com The staff of Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg (920-564-2771) is serving the Walvoord family.

Service

Monday, December 7, 2009 10:30 AM
First Reformed Church-Oostburg
927 Superior Ave. Oostburg 53070, United States