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Obituary for Justin W. "Jay" VanWienen

Justin W. VanWienen, 38, of Rensselaer, passed away at his home Monday, June 23, 2014. He was born in Hobart March 3, 1976, the son of Jerry VanWienen and Connie (Freeman) VanWienen.

Jay had been a resident of Rensselaer since 1979, moving here from Gary. He attended the Rensselaer Schools and earned his GED. He was a crew chief for Professional Land Surveying. He also worked in construction. He enjoyed fishing with his girls, building things and spending time with his family and friends.

Jay is survived by his loving family: two daughters: Letitia VanWienen and Faith VanWienen, both at home; father Jerry VanWienen (wife: Cindy) of Medaryville; mother Connie Freeman of Michigan; and two brothers: Tom VanWienen (wife: Jonna) of Battle Creek, Michigan and Keith VanWienen of Greenfield, Indiana. He was preceded in death by: his paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather.

A time of sharing and remembrance will be held Friday, June 27, 2014 from 4:00-6:30 p.m. (CDT) at Steinke Funeral Home of Rensselaer. Interment will be at a later date. Memorials can be made to the funeral home to help pay for final expenses.

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