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Wesley Feikema Obituary
Wesley Feikema
Feb. 23, 1938 - July 4, 2022
MUNSTER - Wesley Feikema, age 84, of Munster, IN, went to be with Jesus on Monday, July 4, 2022. He is survived by his wife, Verna; children: Dirk (Jill), Susan (Todd) Schilthuis, and Julie (Glen) DeYoung; grandchildren: Andrew Feikema, Emily Feikema, Meghan Schilthuis, Madelyn Schilthuis, Mackenzie Schilthuis, Matthew Schilthuis, Loralee DeYoung, Arie DeYoung, and Peter DeYoung; brother, Peter (Dianne) Feikema; brother-in-law, Tom (Sue) Bosma; and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his wife, Mary; siblings: Anita Aardema, Orville Feikema, and Roger Feikema.
Wesley was the founder and owner of Feikema Plumbing and Sanitation Service, benefiting the community for over fifty years. He was both a graduate and school board member of Highland Christian School. Wes attended First Highland Christian Reformed Church, serving as both deacon and elder, and Beacon Light Christian Reformed Church. Wes was a lifelong car enthusiast, owning eight Corvettes from his beloved 1957 to his final car, an electric blue 2008 C6.
Visitation will be held at Beacon Light Christian Reformed Church, 3770 Burr St., Gary, IN, 46408 on Friday, July 8, from 9:00 A.M. to 11:30 A.M., with funeral service following immediately at 11:30 A.M. in the sanctuary. Pastor John Hoffmaster officiating. Interment will be at Hope Cemetery in Highland, Indiana. In lieu of flowers, a contribution can be made to the Feikema Memorial Scholarship fund at Highland Christian School.
For additional information, please contact Hillside Funeral Home & Cremation Center Konnie Kuiper - Kevin Nordyke - Michael Kuiper-Vass by calling us at 219-838-0800 or visiting us at www.hillsidefhcares.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Wesley Feikema
Jim & Janet Zambo
August 28, 2022
Our condolences to Dirk and the Feikema family. Will say a prayer for Wesley and the rest of your family.
Beverly Perko
July 11, 2022
We became residents of Highland, In. 1959.
The first time we had a water problem, was about New Years eve, not a good time, but called Mr. Fiekema and he took care of us. Never forget his kindness. R.I.P.
Allison Phillips
July 7, 2022
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all that knew and loved him. Dirk and Jill you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Alan Hylek
July 6, 2022
My condolences to the family. I remember Wesley when I worked at the Hammond Sanitary District. He would come and empty the vac truck there. This was back in the late sixties!
Rob & Jill Jureczko
July 6, 2022
Prayers.
Greg Bloskey
July 6, 2022
I´m sorry as I can be for your loss. Wesley was actually on my property advising me on water management and I´ve never been more impressed with any human that I was with him...what a tremendous loss....what an irreplaceable man. May our Creator and your memories be your comfort.
tom allen
July 6, 2022
Interesting professional craftsman. Probably the hardest working person I have ever meet. He always offered the best advice to his clients and carried through. He did things his way and created an institution around his work, difficult shoes to fill but the company successfully carries on within the family ownership to this day. Time for everlasting wisdom buddy, you earned it. A pleasure to have known you.
Melody Barrera
July 5, 2022
Westley was one of THE BEST neighbors we could of wished for. My father Rey would help out Wes anytime he needed help,, yard work , plumbing and or course "honey dipping" . I love Wes as if he was my own father same with his wonderful wife Verna. Wes too always helped my father no matter what a free of charge. Beautiful people and a beautiful couple. Verna and Wes were the perfect example of Great Neighbors and they especially helped my father when my mother passed in 2014. God Bless Verna. Your always in our/my thoughts and prayers.
Love always The Barrers's
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