4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 19, 2024 O'Connell Family Funeral Home - Baldwin 1010 Newton St Baldwin WI, 54002
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 First Reformed Church 1120 11th Avenue Baldwin WI, 54002
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Thursday, June 20, 2024 First Reformed Church 1120 11th Avenue Baldwin WI, 54002
Wayne C. Veenendall, age 99, entered heaven on June 12, 2024 leaving behind a legacy of love and grace that will shine forever in the hearts that knew him.
Wayne was born on June 17, 1924, in Baldwin, WI, to parents Delmer and Gertrude (Wynveen) Veenendall.
He spent his life nurturing the land, crops, livestock, embodying a strong commitment to his faith and family.
Wayne was known for his unwavering integrity, and gentle spirit. Regardless of who crossed his path, Wayne possessed the remarkable ability to find the good in everyone and sparking conversations, especially when discussing his beloved farming endeavors.
He enjoyed time with family and friends, church events, card playing, bus trips, and attending Big 10 football games.
Wayne set an example of love, family and hard work, leaving an impression on all who had the privilege of knowing him.
May Wayne rest in eternal peace, surrounded by the love of his Lord and Savior and those who have gone before him, including, the love of his life, Ruth, his wife of 76 years who passed just five months ago.
He will remain in the hearts of his children Sharon Hull (Chuck Niemeyer) Doug Veenendall (Christine), Paul Veenendall (Lynda Affolter), Keith Veenendall, Jerry Veenendall (Deanna), and Jayne Kincade; 13 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren, sisters Ruth Johnson and Mildred (Al) Krause and many nieces, nephews and dear friends.
He is preceded in death by his wife Ruth; parents Delmer and Gertrude Veenendall; daughter-in-law Faith Anne Veenendall; son-in-law William Hull; grandson Brian Veenendall and brother Vernon Veenendall.
A Visitation to celebrate Wayne’s life will take place on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, from 4:00-7:00 pm at O’Connell Family Funeral Home in Baldwin. On Thursday, June 20, 2024, a visitation will start at 10:00 am at the First Reformed Church, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am. Memorials are preferred to the First Reformed Church.
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What a kind and gentle man. Wayne was my favorite customer when I worked for Stone Oil Co. I always left the farm with a smile. Condolences to his family.
I was always a rambunctious kid. Always outside, running around, looking to explore and often getting into trouble. Mostly due to my own inquisitiveness. My grandpa Wayne, being the patient and kind man he was found me a job. Every time I would visit the farm he would ask me to clean up all the loose hay in the hay loft. He would set me lose with a pitch fork and pay me with the change from his dresser. lol. It would keep me busy for hours. Of course that big pile of straw or hay, whatever he had in the loft at the time made a pretty good landing spot when swinging from an old rope hanging from a rafter. Then I’d have to pile it all back up again to get paid. I don’t know if that was part of his plan or just a happy accident but it definitely kept me out of trouble. My grandpa was the most amazing man I have ever met and I will always regret not being able to learn more from his wisdom. I love you grandpa.
What a kind and gentle man. Wayne was my favorite customer when I worked for Stone Oil Co. I always left the farm with a smile. Condolences to his family.
I was always a rambunctious kid. Always outside, running around, looking to explore and often getting into trouble. Mostly due to my own inquisitiveness. My grandpa Wayne, being the patient and kind man he was found me a job. Every time I would visit the farm he would ask me to clean up all the loose hay in the hay loft. He would set me lose with a pitch fork and pay me with the change from his dresser. lol. It would keep me busy for hours. Of course that big pile of straw or hay, whatever he had in the loft at the time made a pretty good landing spot when swinging from an old rope hanging from a rafter. Then I’d have to pile it all back up again to get paid. I don’t know if that was part of his plan or just a happy accident but it definitely kept me out of trouble. My grandpa was the most amazing man I have ever met and I will always regret not being able to learn more from his wisdom. I love you grandpa.