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LaVern George “Grizz” Wiemken

Birth	:	18 Jun 1938 Napoleon, Henry County, Ohio, USA
Death	:	20 Apr 2021 Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
Burial	:	Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4050120, -84.2608930
Description	:	LaVern George "Grizz" Wiemken, age 82, passed away peacefully April 20, 2021, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. He was born on June 18, 1938, to Henry and Christine (Bindeman) Wiemken in Napoleon, Ohio. LaVern married the love of his life Virginia Ann Wendt on November 27, 1960. They were married for 60 years and had 3 beautiful children. LaVern was a faithful member of St John Lutheran Church Route 6 and 66. His wife and daughter Terri took loving care of him in their home until the last few days of his life. LaVern got his start in farming when he... Read More	LaVern George "Grizz" Wiemken, age 82, passed away peacefully April 20, 2021, at Defiance Inpatient Hospice. He was born on June 18, 1938, to Henry and Christine (Bindeman) Wiemken in Napoleon, Ohio. LaVern married the love of his life Virginia Ann Wendt on November 27, 1960. They were married for 60 years and had 3 beautiful children. LaVern was a faithful member of St John Lutheran Church Route 6 and 66. His wife and daughter Terri took loving care of him in their home until the last few days of his life. LaVern got his start in farming when he and his family converted the hip-roof barn on their property into a poultry raising operation. The operation grew into a layer house and row crop farming. Together with his late brother LeRoy, they farmed for over 40 years after which LaVern's son Randy and grandson Ben continued the farming tradition. LaVern was also an avid car collector. He and Virginia collected cars throughout their lives and were members of several car clubs. LaVern's daughter Kelly and her husband Dave have continued the vintage car hobby. LaVern is survived by his loving wife Virginia Wiemken of Defiance, sister-in-law Patsy Wiemken, sister LaVonne (Ted) Homier, daughter Terri Wiemken of Napoleon, son Randy (Kim) Wiemken of Ridgeville Corners, and daughter Kelly (David) Copeland of Findlay. He also leaves behind 6 grandchildren: Nathan (Marybel) Howard, Rachel Rhodes, Benjamin (Megan) Wiemken, Ethan (Madison) Wiemken, Elizabeth (Tyler) Joseph, Jessica Copeland, and great grandchildren; Zoe, Kaylee, Rylee, Isaiah, Luke, Lilian, and Liam. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Christine Wiemken, and his brother LeRoy. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 25th, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church, Route 6 and 66 with visitation from 12:30 p.m. till the time of service. Interment will follow at Bethlehem Lutheran Church Cemetery, Adams Ridge. Memorial contributions are suggested to CHP Hospice or Ridgeville Twp. Volunteer Fire Department. Online condolences may be made at www.rodenbergergray.com

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LaVern George “Grizz” Wiemken's memorial is located at: Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery, Defiance County, USA.
When did LaVern George “Grizz” Wiemken death?
LaVern George “Grizz” Wiemken death on 20 Apr 2021 in Tiffin Township, Defiance County, Ohio, USA
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Latitude: 41.4050120
Longitude: -84.2608930

Family Members:

Parent

Henry John Wiemken

(1912 - 1988)

Christine Bindeman Wiemken

(1914 - 2012)

Siblings

LeRoy Henry Wiemken

(1935 - 2015)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4050120, -84.2608930

2. Battenburg Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3840010, -84.2748520

3. Saint Pauls Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4063290, -84.2163380

4. Locust Grove Cemetery
Ridgeville Corners, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4389650, -84.2558060

5. Saint Peter Lutheran Cemetery
Ridgeville Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4389000, -84.2549973

6. Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4414170, -84.2495930

7. Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3702100, -84.2291200

8. Metz-Tittle Cemetery
Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3669014, -84.2857971

9. Bremer Cemetery
Okolona, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3863980, -84.2093960

10. Saint Marks Lutheran Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4129240, -84.3257920

11. Saint John Lutheran Church Cemetery
Ridgeville Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4425410, -84.3084650

12. Poplar Ridge Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3596992, -84.2947006

13. Domersville Cemetery
Defiance, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3821983, -84.3244019

14. Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4061060, -84.1900350

15. Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery
Adams Ridge, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3631060, -84.3060610

16. Union Chapel Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4166985, -84.1877975

17. Brey Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3534610, -84.1991170

18. Peter Cemetery
Jewell, Defiance County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3291626, -84.2569809

19. Saint Johns Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4491997, -84.1727982

20. Freedom Township Cemetery
Freedom Township, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4752970, -84.2069960

21. Henry County Home Cemetery
Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4212830, -84.1506900

22. Zion Cemetery
Williams County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4417000, -84.3628006

23. Glenwood Cemetery
Napoleon, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3838997, -84.1425018

24. Florida Cemetery
Florida, Henry County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3252335, -84.2016220