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Wesley Bouwens Obituary
Wesley Dean Bouwens
December 20, 1935 - October 31, 2020
Wesley Dean Bouwens passed away peacefully October 31, 2020 surrounded by his family. Wesley was born December 20, 1935 to Richard and Ethel Bouwens on their farm near Sterling, NE. He married Marlene (Andringa) June 21, 1955. Together with their sons, they founded Bouwens Plumbing Co. Inc in 1971. Wesley is survived by his wife of 65 years, Marlene, sons Greg and Nancy, Kevin and Michelle, Randy and Shelley and daughter Pamela Hitz-Schell and Clint Schell, 11 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson, brother Keith and Judy, and sisters Clarice and Jerry Filipi and Evelyn Wasser, sister-in-law Evelyn Huenink and brother-in-laws Dwaine and Phyllis Andringa and Paul and Carol Andringa. He was preceded in death by his parents, father and mother-in-law Gerrit and Johanna Andringa, son-in-law Jim Hitz and brothers-in-law Clarence Wasser and Harold Huenink. Family was very important to Wesley and he never tired of watching his grandchildren play and giving them rides on his tractors, golf cart and later on his mobility scooter. Wesley loved buying and selling cars as well as collecting toy cars, trucks and construction equipment, including several pedal cars. He and Marlene also loved to travel in their motorhome to visit family and friends or to just spend a quiet weekend camping. Colorado and Branson were always favorite destinations. Through the years he owned several sports cars and enjoyed weekend cruises and car shows with the Flatwater Austin-Healey Club. Wesley was a lifetime member of Hope Community Church. He was also a devoted member of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association serving as President at both the local and state levels. Memorials may be made to Hope Community Church, the Downs Syndrome Alliance of the Midlands or PHCC of Nebraska Scholarship Fund. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 10:00 am at Hope Community Church, 4700, South Folsom, Lincoln, NE. lincolnfh.com
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Tom Martin-old Moen man
October 28, 2022
As the years pass and I think about happy times, my thoughts always take me back to Lincoln, Ne. and the times I spent with all the great plumbing contractors. Wes was one of the best.
Tom Martin, old moen man
November 10, 2020
One of the nicest and friendliest men I have ever met. Great humor and always had a kind word for me. He made life fun.
Jerry Lowe
November 4, 2020
To Marlene and the family: hold on to the memories. I know there are many. Our families have been connected going back many, many years, through education, sports, politics, and sharing the pain of losing parents. Wes was a good, decent man, who will be missed by many. Stay strong, Marlene and family. Our thoughts are with you.
Bob Koser
November 3, 2020
I'm sorry to see that Wes passed away, he will be missed.
Eric Wiechert family
November 3, 2020
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. He will be missed
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