Jonathan Benjamin Walvoord

Jonathan B. Walvoord, 64, of W1406 Foster Road, Oostburg, passed awayThursday evening, Dec. 3, 2009, at Bellin Hospital in Green Bayfollowing complications from a stroke.

Jon was born April 9, 1945 in Sheboygan, son of Lewis and Bernice(Hesslink) Walvoord. He was a 1963 graduate of Oostburg High School.

He faithfully served in the U.S. Army Reserves for 27 years until2005.

Jon also worked in the maintenance department for Tecumseh Die Castfor 39 years and the Kohler Co. for three years until his retirementin 2007.

Jon was a member of the Sauk Trail Conservation Club, and the PineBeach Boat Club.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, trap shooting, bowling, stock car racingand cutting wood. Jon was always eager to help anyone in need.

Survivors include two sons, Michael “Scotty” (Tanya) Walvoord ofOostburg and Jeremy “JJ” (Tracy) Walvoord of Howards Grove; twograndchildren, Tyler and Victoria “Peanut” Walvoord and a stepgranddaughter, Josephine Duening; one sister, Ruth Ann (LeRoy) Pasketof Sheboygan; one brother, David (Janet) Walvoord of Oostburg; and onebrother-in-law, Warren (Mary) Theune of Oostburg. He is also survivedby nieces, nephews, and many friends. Jon was considered an “adoptedDad” to many of Scotty’s and JJ’s friends.

Jon was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Betty LouTheune.

Funeral service was held Monday morning, Dec. 7, at the First ReformedChurch in Oostburg with the Rev. Brian Taylor officiating. Burial tookplace at Oostburg Cemetery.

A memorial fund has been established in Jon’s name for the Sauk TrailConservation Club. Online condolences may be sent towww.wenigfuneralhome.com. The staff of Wenig Funeral Home of Oostburg(920-564-2771) is serving the Walvoord family.