Richard Wienk, 57 of Columbus, Ohio died Monday evening August 7, 2006 in St. Anthony Medical Center after a sudden illness. Richard was born November 22, 1948 in Rockford, IL the son of Martin and Clara (Church) Wienk. He served two tours of duty in Vietnam from 1967 to 1971 with the U.S.M.C. Richard was an over the road truck driver.Survivors include his mother, Clara of Belvidere; daughters, Tamara Wienk of Columbus and Marybeth Washborn of Massachusetts; grandchildren Damien, Samantha, Makayla; siblings, Lu (Gene) Franseen, Jonathon Wienk, Rebecca (Paul) Pearce all of Rockford, Dennis (Marilyn) Wienk of San Antonio, Kenneth Wienk of Cherry Valley, Bruce Wienk of Poplar Grove, Cheryl (George) Greenlee and Barbara (Mike) Carlson both of Belvidere; special friends Gayle and Jim Miller and children Clayton and Hunter Miller.Richard is predeceased by his sister, Katherine Von Haden on July 3, 2006, father, Martin and grandparents.The family wishes to acknowledge the staff of Nelson-Debes especially Heather Hartman and the nurses and doctors of St. Anthony especially Amy and Dr. Burris for the care given to Richard.

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