George Frank WENZEL

WENZEL, DIRKSEN, SMIT, JANSSEN, MCCLOUD, BARKEMA, HUTCHISON, TSCHUMPER, BERNEMAN, EVANS, SIVIA, INGWERSEN, STOVER, DAHLSTROM, BRALY, SEIFRIED, TABBERTS SERVANTEZ, DIPPEL, VANCURA, ASH, DEVRIES

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 12/9/2015 at 00:59:35

October 9, 1932 --- December 4, 2015

George F. Wenzel, 83, went to be with his Lord on Friday, December 4, 2015. A Celebration of his life will be held Saturday, December 12, 2015, at the Immanuel Reormed Church, east of Belmond, 3157 130th Street, at 10:30 AM.. The Reverend David DeKuiper will be officiating. Burial with full military honors provided by the Belmond Military Unit will be the Immanuel Reformed Church cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday at the church from 5-7 PM and will continue one hour prior to the services at church Saturday. Those wishing to express their sympathies through a memorial in George’s name may direct in care of the family or to their choice.

George Frank Wenzel was born on October 9, 1932 to Fred and Grace (Dirksen) Wenzel at the family farm near Alexander, Iowa. He was educated in the Alexander country school. He helped on the family farm until being drafted into the Army in 1952, where he served in the Korean Conflict. George married Mildred Smit on March 18, 1953 in the Zion Reformed Church parsonage. After serving in the Army, George and Mildred began their farm life together northeast of Belmond. This is where they enjoyed 62 years together. They were blessed with six wonderful daughters, through which his legacy continues.

George was a devoted member of the Immanuel Reformed Church near Belmond. He was passionate about his church and showed it in many ways. George loved serving his community through his many donations of blood, distributing Meals on Wheels and driving the Care Car. He continued to care for God’s earth, raising many beautiful flowers and vegetables, following his retirement from farming. Over his lifetime, George learned to appreciate the simple things in life, such as, spending time at his daughters’ and grandchildrens’ activities. He truly enjoyed having his family around him for celebrations. George touched many lives through his generosity and compassion.

Family and friends will dearly miss this loving and caring man. He loved to visit and never knew a stranger. GEORGE WAS JUST THE BEST!

George’s love and memories will continue on in the hearts of his cherished wife, Mildred; daughters Barb (Dennis) Janssen, Newton; Deb (Chuck) McCloud, Perry; Peggy (Jim) Hutchison, O’Fallon, IL; Nancy (Mark) Barkema, Goodell; Lynette (Tom) Tschumper, Winona, MN; Julie (Brad) Berneman, Belmond; Grandchildren: Rachel (Nathan) Evans, Ryan Janssen, Heather (Andrew) Sivia, Jessica (Jason) Ingwersen, Jamee (Kevin) Stover, Mindy (Pete) Dahlstrom, Marcus (Josie) Barkema, Michelle (Dylan) Braly, Tyler Hutchinson, Bryce Tschumper, Chase Berneman, Jordan Tschumper, Kelcey Hutchison, Alexis Hutchison, Austin Tschumper, Chanse Berneman; Great-Grandchildren: Hallie, Hope, Hannah and Hudson Evans; Brenden and Carley Janssen; Kaiden, Easton and Pyper Sivia; Leah and Coen Ingwerson; Charlie and Wyatt Stover; Derek and Logan Stover; Maile Seifried; Weston Barkema; Sisters and Brothers: Fred Wenzel, Kathryn Tabberts, Mary (Tony) Servantez, Jim (Joyce) Wenzel, Lily Dippel, Bob (Carolyn) Wenzel, Gladys (Chuck) Vancura, Phyllis (Donavan) Ash; sister-in-law: Sue Smit; sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Al and Esther DeVries; and many nieces and nephews. George was preceded in death by his parents; granddaughters, Megan and Marissa Barkema; and various other extended family members.

Andrews Funeral Home -- Belmond, Iowa
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