Donald Wienke Sr., 75, Burlington, died Sept. 1, 2014, at Wheaton Franciscan All Saints Hospital, Racine.
He was born March 23, 1939, in Somers, to the late Gustave and Lena (Lentz) Wienke. He spent his early life in Bristol where he attended school.
On June 3, 1961 he married Lelia May Griffin. Following marriage they made their home in Union Grove before moving to Waterford over 40 years ago. She preceded him in death March 8, 2011.
He was a farmer and also worked at and retired from JI Case. He was a member of St. Peter’s Church in Waterford, was in a CB Club, enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, riding motorcycles and snowmobiles. He was an all around outdoorsman.
Survivors include his children, Dawn Hammiller, Rhonda (Rickie) Jones, Wanda (Dan) Hockman, Donald C. (Samantha) Wienke; grandchildren, Josh (Torrey) Hammiller, Tony (Laura) Hammiller, Daniel (Deanna) Ybarra, Kristen (Marvin) Mallett, Brittany Ybarra, Danielle (Bill Emery) Ramon, Amanda (Andrew) Manke, Ashley Wienke, DJ Wienke, Logan Wienke, Zoey Wienke; step-grandchildren, Collin Getz and Aalyhia Getz; 10 great-grandchildren and three on the way; and a brother, John (Alice) Wienke.
He was further preceded in death by his son-in-law, Thomas Hammiller; sisters, Marion and Ruth.
Memorials to the family would be appreciated.
The family would like to thank all the doctors, nurses, CNAs and hospice staff at Wheaton Franciscan in Racine.
Visitation is Saturday, Sept. 6 from 11 a.m., until time of services at 1 p.m., at Schuette-Daniels Funeral Home, 625 Browns Lake Drive, Burlington. The Rev. Robert Bolling will officiate.
Well-wishers can visit www.danielsfamilyfuneral.com.
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