JACOB VANWYK
Jacob VanWyk, 78, of W2765 State 28, Sheboygan Falls, peacefully went home to his Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at his home.
Jacob was born Dec. 31, 1930 in Sheboygan Falls, son of the late Dirk and Anna (Vanbergijk) VanWyk. He was a 1949 graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean conflict, serving in France from 1952-54.
On June 11, 1954, he married Marlys Brasser in Hingham.
Jacob was employed as a laborer with Richardson Bros. for 43 years until his retirement in 1993.
Jacob was a lifelong member of First Reformed Church in Sheboygan Falls where he served as an elder, deacon, Sunday school superintendent, the choir, Men’s Bible Study, the Keenagers, and helped as a usher.
He was also a member of the Pine Haven Christian Board, the American Legion, and the Pine Haven Men’s Chorus. Jacob and his wife volunteered his time with the Discipleship Focus in Branson, Mo., for 10 years.
He enjoyed spending his time traveling, gardening, woodworking, reading, playing golf, bowling, visiting with friends, and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was always willing to help other people.
Survivors include his wife Marlys; one daughter, Linda (Mark) Tigges of Waukee, Iowa; two sons, Jeffrey (Nancy) VanWyk and Dale (Shari) VanWyk, both of Sheboygan Falls; seven grandchildren, Cody (Elizabeth) Tigges, Carson Tigges, Carissa Tigges, Garrett and Katie VanWyk, and Noah and Brianna VanWyk; one sister, Nicki Ongna of Sheboygan Falls; and two brothers, William VanWyk and Peter (Delores) VanWyk, both of Sheboygan Falls.
Jacob was preceded in death by his parents; two grandsons, Zachary Jacob VanWyk and Ryan Jeffrey VanWyk; a young sister, Wilhelmina VanWyk; one sister-in-law, Edith VanWyk; and one brother-in-law, Cal Ongna.
Funeral services were held Monday morning, July 6, at First Reformed Church in Sheboygan Falls with the Rev. Brad Veenendaal officiating. Burial followed at the Sheboygan Falls Cemetery.
A memorial fund has been established in his name for Campus Life, Pine Haven Christian Home, and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice. Online condolences may be sent to www.wenig funeralhome.com. The staff of the Wenig Funeral Home of Sheboygan Falls (920- 467-3431) is serving the VanWyk family.
The VanWyk family would like to extend special appreciation to the staff of St. Nicholas Hospital, Dr. Matthews, Dr. Kuplic, Dr. Zweifel and the Sharon S. Richardson Community Hospice.
