In loving memory of

Jason E. Wenstrand
July 5, 1976 - September 20, 2005

I, Jason E Wenstrand, Jay-Bird, age 29, went on my last ride on September 20, 2005.

I was in a motorcycle accident and treated at St. Josephs Hospital. Then I was taken by Flight for Life to Froedtert Memorial Lutheran Hospital in Wauwatosa Wisconsin. At 3:00 p.m. I went into surgery and my family was shown in at 6:00 p.m. I passed into eternal life around 11:10p.m.

I was born at Kincheloe AFB, Kincheloe, Michigan on July 5, 1976, son of Jeff and Joanna Wenstrand, Sr.

After graduating from Gwinn High School in 1995, I joined the U.S. Marines. I was honorably discharged from Camp Beaufort, South Carolina as a Military Police Corpsman.

I married my high school sweetheart, Jennifer Vigil on August 22, 1998. With my wife I resided in the Village of Theresa for 2 years. Prior to that I lived with her in the towns of West Bend and Hartford, all of Wisconsin.

I was currently working for Lutzuw Construction where I had worked for 1 year, 3 months. Prior to that I held jobs at two other construction companies and a pole barn construction company.

Some of my favorite past times were fishing, shooting pool, but what I loved the most was riding my Harley Davidson Low-Rider.

Survivors include: my wife, Jennifer (Vigil) Wenstrand; my parents, Jeff & Joanna Wenstrand Sr of Sands, MI; my brother, Jeffrey Wenstrand, Jr, of Theresa, WI; my sister Jane Wenstrand and her fianc, Jacob Rozich; also 6 nephews: Philip Wenstrand of Washington, Kyle Wenstrand, Gwinn, Dominic Wenstrand of Gwinn, Dylan Wenstrand, Gwinn, Kaeden Vigil-Weir, Gwinn, James Rozich, Gwinn and one niece, Brooklynn Wenstrand of Gwinn. Also surviving me are a great aunt Grace (Bill) Sansoucy of Milwaukee, WI; one great uncle Charles Skinner of Middletown, OH; several cousins as well as my father and mother-in-law, Manny & Vera Vigil; my brother-in-law, Jason Vigil and sister-in-law, Alison Vigil and her friend, Tim Weir.

Friends and relatives can offer comfort and support to my family on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Canale-Tonella Funeral Home where Deacon Vince Beckley will offer a prayer service at 7 p.m. Tuesday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated for me on Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Peter Cathedral with Rev. Msgr. Louis C. Cappo officiating and my godfather, Deacon Vince Beckley assisting. I will be buried in the Gwinn Cemetery.

My casket will be carried by my brother, Jeff Wenstrand, Jr., my brother-in-law, Jason Vigil; also my good friends, Jason Hatt, Kelly Polsin, Tim Weir, Eric Schlumpf, Steve Morrison, Jake Rozich and Tom Clifford.

If you wish to make an expression of sympathy, kindly consider my wife and family who need a lot of support now that I am gone from this life.

Tributes

Brooklynn Wenstrand wrote on Dec 30, 2020:

"My dad Jeff Wenstrand Jr. is his brother and im his niece i didn't know him really well but he was really kind and he mean't alot to us."

Gordy Lauren wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"I attended high school with Jason and graduated with his older brother Jeff. My condolences go out to your family and friends. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Rest in piece Jason. Gordy and Heather Lauren"

Karlene and Beth Webber wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"We are so sorry about your loss, you are in our prayers and thoughts."

Steven Rehn wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Jason. I would like to send my deepest condolences to his wife, mom and dad, and the rest of his family. I graduated with Jason from Gwinn in 1995 and considered him a friend. We spent about 6 years playing together in Band. I was happy I got to see him at our High School reunion this past July in Gwinn. He was a good person and will be missed by many. Steven Rehn"

Alison Vigil wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Jason was probably the nicest person i ever met, not just because he was married to my sister but because he would do ANYTHING for you or for anyone. I think about you everyday Jason...it just breaks my heart that your gone. I know you died doing something that you loved. i just wish I would of taken that ride with you, that you asked me everytime I saw you! Kaeden will always remember his Uncle Jason, and his motorcycle, i'll make sure of that!! We will always love you and remember you, we know you'll be up in heaven riding that Harley watching over us... Love Alison"

DONNA WIRKULA wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"I CANNOT BEGIN TO TELL YOU HOW SAD MYSELF AND DUFFY WERE TO HEAR ABOUT JASON. JASON AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE BEEN GOOD FRIENDS FOR MANY YEARS. WE WILL ALWAYS HAVE FOND MEMORIES OF HIM. OUR HEART FELT SYMPATHIES TO YOU ALL. KNOW THAT JASON AND ALL OF YOU WILL ALWAYS BE IN OUR PRAYERS. I WISH WE COULD COME UP TO THE SERVICES TO GIVE YOU A HUG, BUT WE ARE UNABLE TO. WE WILL BE THINKING OF YOU."

Kelly Deveau wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"My thoughts and prayers go out to the Wenstrand family and friends. Jason will be greatly missed by all who knew him."

Beckie Alexander wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"To: Jeff, Joanna, and family, I am so very sorry for your loss. If you need anything at all please let me know. Love you all, ~Beckie~"

Kristy (Scampton) Mock wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"To Jeff, Joanna, and family: I am so sorry for your loss. I was saddened to hear of Jason's passing. He was always such a nice guy when I knew him in school, and I know he will be missed."

Stephen and Jennifer Lord wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"We are so very sorry to hear of your lose. We pray you can get through this time of sorrow , with the loving hand of Jesus Christ , who knows and understands your pain .May God Bless you and comfort you now and forever ! Semper Fi !"

Amanda ,Jeremy, and Ethan Ouellette wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Janee and family, So sorry to hear about your loss, you are in our thoughts and our prayers. Please let us know if you need anything."

Clifford Kilpatrick wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"My sincerest condolences to you all in your time of grief. I got to see Jason again for the first time in 10 years this summer at the class reunion and hardly recognized him. He was a good friend in high school and always a great guy. In memory, Cliff"

Yasmine Cook wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"To the family of Jason Wenstrand, My prayers and heartfelt sympathy in your time of loss. May he rest in peace and be bathed in the warm glow of Christ. Yasmine and Family"

Jenny (Erickson) Kato wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"So sorry to hear of your loss. Jason was a wonderful person and will be missed. Such a shame that it is hard to stay in touch after high school. Always remember the good times and know that you will see him again one day. May God be with you in this time of sorrow and remember that friends past and present will be thinking and praying for you daily. God Bless! Roy, Jenny and Joshua Kato"

Tonya Nichols wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"I'am so sorry for your loss i have very good memories of Jason from high school,he was a good person,my thoughts are with all of Jason's friends and family."

Patrick Moore wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Jason will be missed dearly. When I was in 8th grade, nervous about going to High School, he comforted me and helped clear the nervousness. Him, as well as Joanna, Jeff Sr., and Janee have always been like family to me. I'm proud that I knew him and he will never be forgotten."

Michelle Miller wrote on Apr 6, 2009:

"Its been a long time since we moved from the U.P. but we remember Jennifer and Jason with great fondness. Words cannot express the sadness for Jennifer and for the Vigil and Wendstrand families. May Jasons memory live in your hearts forever and help ease the pain you are in. Don and Michelle Miller and family"