Tim Wenzel
March 16, 1944 - March 26, 2022
Tim Wenzel, age 78, of Union passed away on March 26, 2022. Tim was born March 16, 1944 to the late Harriet (Beckwith) and Richard Wenzel. Tim graduated from Chaminade High School in 1962. He worked at Ford Motor Credit and later at various insurance companies selling credit life to dealerships, until his retirement. Tim’s parents started going to Lake Leelanau, Michigan in 1936 and Tim’s first trip was at the age of one. He was happiest at the lake where he spent his time boating, fishing, drinking beer, telling stories around a bonfire and snowmobiling. He passed this tradition onto his own family. Tim was also an avid Ohio State Buckeyes football fan. Tim is survived by his beloved daughter, Heather Craft, grandson Zach Hoke, granddaughter Ashley Hoke, siblings Fred Wenzel of Largo, FL; Pete Wenzel of Traverse City, MI; Elly (Gary) Swenson of Suttons Bay, MI; Susie (Greg) Matray of Orlando, FL; niece Jackie (Anthony) Thermenos, and nephew Jeff (Katie) Matray. Tim never knew a stranger and had many friends, some of his closest were Max, Nick, Jack, and Walt. Tim had a charismatic personality, loved to joke, pull pranks, and make people smile. He will be deeply missed by all. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Leelanau Conservancy (105 North First St. Leland, MI 49654) or to PanCAN Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (1500 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 200 Manhattah Beach, CA 90266) in Tim's memory. If you would like to watch Tim's service, please click the following link http://webcast.funeralvue.com/events/viewer/71599
Tim Wenzel, age 78, of Union passed away on March 26, 2022. Tim was born March 16, 1944 to the late Harriet (Beckwith) and Richard Wenzel. Tim graduated from Chaminade High School in 1962. He worked at Ford Motor Credit and later at various... View Obituary & Service Information