Melvin Wensink

Melvin Dwaine Wensink, 93, of Gibbsville, passed away on Friday, July 19, 2024, at Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice Center in Sheboygan Falls. 

Melvin was born to Dewey and Mary (Blok) Wensink in the Town of Lima on December 23, 1930. He attended 5 Corners School and later served his country in the United States Army where he was stationed in France. It was this service and dedication that gave him the opportunity to go on the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight in 2015, a highlight of his later years. 

On June 21, 1957, he married his best friend, Donna Ludens at Gibbsville Reformed Church. Melvin was a faithful employee of Bemis Manufacturing where he worked in various capacities for over 45 years. 

He was a man of vibrant faith and a dedicated member of Gibbsville Church where he served as Elder, Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, Tuesday morning prayer group, and sang in the church choir for over 60 years. 

He enjoyed bowling, fishing with his sons, playing cards, attending grandchildren’s events, Dutchmen basketball games, Campus Life Bible Studies, and studying the Bible. Above all, he cherished time with his family. 

Melvin is survived by his wife of 67 years, Donna Wensink; children, Mike (Laurie) Wensink, Roger (Laura) Wensink, and Gail Wensink; four grandchildren, Chris (Kara) Wensink, Chad (Helienna) Wensink, Heidi (Al) Cooley, Stephanie (Zubin) Rupani; multiple great-grandchildren; brother, Ron (Shirley) Wensink; brothers-in-law, Wayne (Lynn) Brasser, Don Lammers, sisters-in-law, Joyce Rauwerdink and Marilyn Price; and brother-in-law, Dwight (Sylvia) Ludens. He is further survived by other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Mary Wensink; daughter-in-law, Jean Wensink; and sisters, LaVerne (Warren) Dulmes, Audrey Brasser, and Mary Lammers; and brothers-in-law, Gib Rauwerdink, and Alan Price.

Visitation will take place on Monday, July 22 from 3 pm until 6 pm at the Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg and again on Tuesday at the Gibbsville Church from 10 am until 10:45. 

A funeral service will take place at Gibbsville Church on Tuesday at 11 am with Rev. David Krueger officiating. Burial and military honors will take place at Gibbsville Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions can be made in his name to Campus Life and Gibbsville Church, and the Stars and Stripes Honor Flight. 

For more information and online condolences, please visit www.wenigfh.com.