Michael H. Wekenman (Drywall Mike) RIP

Marie LaFreniere · Post by **Marie LaFreniere** » Thu Apr 09, 2015 4:12 pm

Michael H. Wekenman (Drywall Mike) 71, of Belding, passed away unexpectedly Sunday evening, April 5, 2015 at Spectrum Health-Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids. Mike was born on January 17, 1944 in Allegan, the son of Richard W. and Florence M. (Kidder) Wekenman. He graduated from Belding High School with the Class of 1962 and later graduated from Michigan State University. He was a member of the Belding American Legion Post 203. Mike enjoyed spending time on Beaver Island, fishing, hunting, reading and was a big fan of Michigan State athletics. He especially enjoyed time at his grandfather's cabin in Canada. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. Mike is loved and survived by his sons; Jason Wekenman of Belding, Aaron (Rachelle) Wekenman of Laingsburg, two grandchildren; Chelsey, Kendra and two brothers; Thomas (Gayle) Wekenman of Mississippi and Rick Wekenman of Washington State. Mike was preceded in death by his parents. In keeping with his wishes cremation has taken place and a time to celebrate his life for family and friends will take place at a later date. Memorial contributions may be given to the Alvah N. Belding Library. Envelopes will be available at Johnson-Feuerstein Funeral Home, Belding where cremation services have been entrusted. Messages of condolence may be given at www.jffh.com .

cindyr · Post by **cindyr** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:09 pm

The world is a sadder place without Mike's big grin!

treehugger · Post by **treehugger** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 4:41 pm

You sure are right there Cindy.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Fri Apr 10, 2015 6:44 pm

Mike was a great fella. Seemed to find humor in about everything, And I pulled out my Cajun music for a few afternoons when he was doing a drywall job for us. The time went quickly The world will have more shadows without him here.

Our condolences.

Jim and Donna Stambaugh