Ann Wissink

Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Ann Wissink

June 15, 1939 - April 1, 2019

STRATTON, Neb. — Ann Louise Wissink was born on June 15, 1939, to LeRoy (Pete) and Jewell (Lines) Barnett, on the family homestead near Stratton. As a young lady she grew up and attended school in Stratton, graduating from Stratton High School in 1957. Ann continued her education, attending business school in Denver.

Ann was a resident of Stratton for 76 years. She was employed by the State of Nebraska as a social worker for 35 years. Ann was a member of the Stratton United Methodist Church, and served on the Stratton Public Library Board. She enjoyed reading, collecting Santa Claus figurines and memorabilia, and taking walks.

Ann passed away early Monday morning, April 1, 2019, at the Sarah Ann Hester Memorial Home in Benkelman. She was 79 years of age.

Survivors include daughters, Rhonda Kadlecek (Chuck) of Dallas Center, Iowa, Annette Silkman (Darren) of Blue Springs, Mo., and Ronnie Ann Richardson (Joel) of Stratton; son, Jerry Wissink (Peri) of Stratton; 10 grandchildren and 7.5 great-grandchildren.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Jewell.

Funeral services will be Thursday afternoon, April 4, 2019, 2 p.m.(CT) at the United Methodist Church of Stratton with Pastor Rod Heilburn officiating. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Cemetery, Stratton.

Visitation will be Thursday morning before services.

A memorial has been suggested to the Stratton Public Library

Online condolence maybe left at liewerfuneralhome@yahoo.com

Benkelman Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements