John Van Der Wielen

1949 - 2016

Johannes Henricus Van Der Wielen, passed away unexpectedly in Hays on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at the age of 67 years.

 Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 324 - 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Thursday, October 27, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.

 The Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, 324 - 2 Avenue North, Vauxhall on Friday, October 28, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. Burial followed at the Vauxhall Cemetery. 

 John is survived by his wife Lucia Van Der Wielen, sons Peter (Cris) Van Der Wielen of Lethbridge and their children Brody and Tyson; Jaarno (Vanessa) Van Der Wielen of Vauxhall and their children Chante, Jenna, Savanna and Ryker. He is also survived by his siblings Ricky (Martin) Habraken, Els (Pierre) Dudragne, Henk (Annemieke) Van Der Wielen, Corry (Johan) Walk, Koos (Marlene) Van Der Wielen, Gerard (Lyduina) Van Der Wielen, Gerbert (Ans) Van Der Wielen and Jozef Van Der Wielen. 

 He was predeceased by his son Bernard Van Der Wielen, parents Geradus and Maria Van Der Wielen.

 John was born March 18, 1949 in Wijchen, The Netherlands. He immigrated to Canada with his wife Lucia in 1975, settling in Vauxhall. John was a hard working, devoted husband, father, opa and brother. He truly enjoyed riding his Goldwing and was able to travel to many places on his motorcycle over the past few years. John will be deeply missed by all who knew him.