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Celebrating
A Special Life
Wesley Joe Woodke
1961 — 2012
W
esley Joe "Weasel" Woodke, age 51, of Schaller, Iowa died March 10, 2012 at the Buena Vista Regional Medical Center in
Storm Lake.
Wes was born on February 12, 1961 in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Everett and Helen (Breihan) Woodke. He was baptized and
confirmed at the St. Paul Lutheran church in Schaller. He graduated high school at Schaller in 1979. While growing up, he wo rked
with his dad at Woodke Services for many years and later took over the family business.
Wes married his high school sweetheart, Janette Wandrey, September 8, 1984 in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Schaller wher e he
was later confirmed in the Catholic faith. They were blessed with three children: Holly, Kent, and Clayton.
Wes was a hands on dad. He taught his kids how to do everything, such as welding, working on cars, and grilling. He enjoyed being
in his garage, grilling and spending time with his family and friends. He absolutely loved going to cook -offs and competing against his
friends to try and win trophy’s with his amazing food! Also, he spent his winters building his 41 Willy’s Coupe, hoping to ge t it done
and drive around the block, which he was able to do last summer for the first and last time.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife of 27 years, Janette Woodke of Schaller; his children Holly Woodke of Osceo la, and
Kent and Clayton Woodke both of Schaller; brothers: Jerry (Colleen) Woodke of Schaller, and Bob Woodke of Bemidji, Minnesota. ;
sisters: Sandy Thorborg of Holstein, and Mary (Marvin) Nehring of Aurelia; and numerous family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Everett and mother, Helen; brother -in-law, Larry Thorborg; nephew, Mark Thorborg; niece,
Lori Rimmer; great nephew, Christopher Rimmer; father-in-law, Kenneth “Bud” Wandrey; brother-in-law, Will Webber; and other family
and friends.
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23 Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; He leadeth me beside still waters.
He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the
valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for Thou art with me; Thy rod and Thy staff, they comfort me;
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil, my cup runneth over.
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.
FUNERAL MASS
Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at 10:00 a.m.
St. Joseph Catholic Church
Schaller, Iowa
CLERGY
Reverend Bruce Lawler
ORGANIST
Rhonda Johnson
CANTOR
Sharmin Grundmeier
IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Wesley “Weasel” Woodke
February 12, 1961 — March 10, 2012
CASKET BEARERS
Brian Woodke, David Thorborg
Ryan Nehring, Chris Wandrey
Jason Wandrey, Luke Miller
HONORARY CASKET BEARERS
Steven Woodke, Justin Wandrey, Mike Wandrey
Kenny Webber, Andy Webber, Kyle Miller
Joe Wandrey, Dan Miller, Matt Wandrey
INTERMENT
Schaller Cemetery
Schaller, Iowa
W
e wish to express our sincere gratitude for the many kindnesses evidenced in thought and deed, and for your attendance at this
service. Please join us for lunch and a time of fellowship at the church immediately following the burial.
— The Family o f Wesley “Weasel” Woodke