Obituary: Constance "Connie" J. Wenzel

Oh, that the Lord would guide my ways

To keep his statutes still!

Oh, that my God would grant me grace

To know and do his will!

Order my footsteps by your Word,

And make my heart sincere;

Let sin have no dominion, Lord,

But keep my conscience clear.

Assist my soul, too apt to stray,

A stricter watch to keep;

And should I e'er forget your way,

Restore your wand'ring sheep. Amen. (Hymn 462 vl-3)

Constance Jane (Wunrow) Wenzel, age 97, of Brillion, went to live with her Lord early Monday morning, December 22, 2025 at Garrow Villa. She was born on July 26, 1928 in the Town of Rantoul, daughter of the late Herbert and Lillian (Wunsch) Wunrow. She married Wyman Wenzel on May 8, 1949 at Rantoul. Connie and her husband, Shorty, both retired as Senior Citizens from the Ariens Co. In retirement, both enjoyed the pleasures of life. Freedom is a precious gift.

Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law: Charles “Chuck” (Mary) Wenzel of Brillion and Fred Wenzel of Brillion; three daughters and sons-in-law: Jane (Damian) Bushman of Morrison, TN, Phylis (Vern Jr.) Rusch of Brillion and Jacquelyn (Rob) Jensen of Brillion; 14 grandchildren: Jessica (Kevin) Wenzel, Isaac (Julia) Wenzel, Lucas (Nikki) Wenzel, Garrett  (Jessica) Wenzel, McKenna Wenzel (her fiancé Brian Trueblood), Levi (Shannon) Bushman, Justine (Alex) Olson, Megan (Joseph) Hillenbrand, Kaitlin (James) Hennek, Matthew (Ashley) Rusch, Taylor (Beth) Rusch, Chase (Kayla) Jensen, Alexandra (Erik) Smith, Will (Aubrey) Jensen; great-grandchildren: Brenden, Merrick and Faith Wenzel, Adeline and Ella Wenzel, Ezra Malchek, Nash, Axel and Neli Wenzel, Emmitt and Kolby Allison; Chase (Kasie) Bushman, Breanna Bushman, Samuel and Shepherd Olson, Autry Hennek,  Emma, Carsen and Myles Rusch, Riley Rusch, Lewis, Vivien, Hazel and Evelyn Jensen, Madison, Ellie Jane and Roman Smith, Johanna, Hattie and Lainey Jensen; great-great-granddaughter: Maeve Bushman; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Wyman "Shorty" Wenzel on November 6, 2005; a son: Jack Lee; a grandson, Tyler Wenzel; a great granddaughter: Kendra Wenzel; her parents; father-in-law and mother-in-law: Ruben & Luella (Matthies) Wenzel; one brother and sister-in-law: Harland (Vanice) Wunrow; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law: Dorcella (Martin) Huber; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Elwood (Lucille) Wenzel and Glen (Annis) Wenzel; and other relatives.

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Trinity Ev.

Lutheran Church, Brillion. Officiating will be Rev. Ross Henzi.  Private family burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery on Monday.

The family will greet relatives and friends at Trinity Ev. Lutheran Church, Brillion, from 12:00 p.m. (Noon) on Sunday, December 28, 2025 until 2:45 p.m.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Garrow Villa for the wonderful and compassionate care given to Connie. 

Pielhop Funeral Homes of Brillion & Reedsville are assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Online condolences may be made www.pielhop.com

Connie's thoughts: Memories are just a gift from God to those left behind. They bring comfort, joy and laughter and they enable me to live forever in the hearts of those I love.