EDWIN A. WENZEL, 88 LENA - Edwin A. Wenzel, 88, of Lena, passed away suddenly at his home on February 5, 2014. He was born on October 12, 1925, at home in Winslow to Ben and Olga (Stadel) Wenzel. Edwin and Jean (Nolan) were married on February 18, 1948, at Amity Lutheran Church in Lena. They farmed over 30 years in the McConnell/Waddams Grove area. Edwin then worked with Wenzel Painting for the past 25 years. Edwin was a lifetime and very active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Lena. He enjoyed playing cards, working in his yard, spending time with friends and especially his family. His grandchildren and great-grandchildren were some of his greatest treasures. Ed would help anyone at any time. Edwin is survived by his wife, Jean; sons, Duane (Sherry) Wenzel of Freeport, Rev. Dennis (Donna) Wenzel of Plymouth, Indiana; daughter, Marcia (Gary) Meyers of Lena; grandchildren, Scott (Jill), Jeff (Lindsay), Tim (Leslie), Daniel (Kristin) Wenzel, Lynn Meyers, Laurie (Jeremy) Hylen, Brenda (Justin) Pathmann, Michael (Tricia) Meyers, Eric (Dawn) Wenzel; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Brittany, Deacon, and (soon to be born) Natalie Wenzel, Emily, Michelle and Noah Meyers, Ethan Pathmann, Hannah Hylen, Joshua and Seth Wenzel and Brad and Sara Nelson. Edwin is also survived by his brother, Leland Wenzel; sister, Marion Fahr; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Snider, Lucille Nolan, and Virginia Miller. He was preceded in death by parents and brother, Walter Wenzel. Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 11, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Lena, with visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, at Good Shepherd, and an hour before the service. Pastor Miranda Klosterboer and Pastor Dennis Wenzel, officiating. Burial will be at Chapel Hill. A memorial has been established for Good Shepherd Church and the . Friends may send condolences to the family at www.leamonfh.com.