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- EDWARD ALLEN WIENKE, age 92 of North Tonawanda, New York, entered into rest on April 11, 2024 at his residence, while under the care of his loving family and Niagara Hospice. Born in Wheatfield, New York on December 4, 1931; son of the late John and Marie (Nantke) Wienke. Ed served three enlistments in the United States Air Force, where he earned several commendations. Afterwards, he was employed at the former R.T. Jones Lumber Company, in North Tonawanda, for 22 years. Ed was a member of the Air Force Sergeants Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie (Budden) Wienke in 2020. They were married November 26, 1952; and four siblings, Herbert and Richard Wienke, Florence Donner, and Mildred Mutchenbaugh.Survivors include a daughter, Gail (Robert) Gibbs of North Tonawanda; two brothers, Erwin Wienke, and Nelson Wienke; a sister, Lorraine Werth; three grandchildren, Christopher (Jennifer) Wienke, Brianna (Matthew Reale) Fischer, and Robert J. Gibbs; six great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.Friends may call at the DuBois Funeral Home, 2436 Niagara Road, (Bergholz) in Wheatfield, on Saturday - April 20 from 10 a.m. - noon. Services will be conducted by the Rev. Randy Kaminska, following visitation at noon, along with military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Niagara Hospice, or a charity of your choice. A private interment will take place in the VA National Cemetery of Western New York, Pembroke, New York.
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