Gerald M. Wydeven

Wydeven, Gerald M.
“Square”
Combined Locks

Age 74, passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday, July 8, 2008. He was born in Combined Locks on June 12, 1934, the son of the late Richard and Grace (Jansen) Wydeven. On May, 6, 1961 Square married Elaine Heckner at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Sherwood. He was a sales person for Crescent Electric in Appleton for 47 years, retiring in 1998. Square was very active in his church and community. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and former member of the Combined Locks Village Board. He loved playing cards, bowling, golf and painting with water colors. Square will be remembered for his love of being around people, but his biggest love was for his family.

Square is survived by his wife of 47 years, Elaine; children: David Wydeven of Combined Locks, Mark (Sandy) Wydeven of Fox Point, Lynn (Howard) Jersild of Greenville and Scott “Scooter” Wydeven of Combined Locks; grandchildren: Jenna, Carl, Van, and Clara; brothers: Dick (Betty) Wydeven, Tom (Betty) Wydeven, James (Janice) Wydeven, Bob (Donna) Wydeven and Jeff (Beth) Wydeven; sisters: Carolyn (Dave) Minten and Barbara (Tom) Hoffman; and sisters-in-law: Isabelle Ganske and Karen Koeck. He was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Tom Heckner.

The funeral liturgy will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 12, 2008 at ST. PAUL CATHOLIC CHURCH, 410 E. Wallace St., Combined Locks, with Fr. Jim Lucas officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Friday, July 11, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 7:30 p.m. and at the church on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in St. Paul Cemetery, Combined Locks.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund will be established in Square's name.

Jansen Fargo Funeral Home
204 East Kimberly Avenue
Kimberly 788-6202