Victor W TenHaken

Victor Willard TenHaken, 91, formerly of Birnamwood WI, and recently of Leesburg, FL passed away suddenly on the morning of June 29, 2017- just three days after celebrating the 70th anniversary of his marriage to his beloved wife, Ruth Anna (Herrema) TenHaken. Vic was born on June 10, 1926 in the township of Easton, Marathon County, WI to Lester W. TenHaken and Clara (Geurink) TenHaken. He was a loving husband to his wife Ruth and a supportive father to his four children: Dr. Randall K. TenHaken (Babette), of Ann Arbor, MI, Vicki Ruth TenHaken (John Meshkin) of Holland, MI, John W. TenHaken (Marcia Sickler) of Green Bay, WI, and Ronald D. TenHaken (Terri Sickler) of Hatley, WI. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and his dear sister Dorothy (TenHaken) Mortenson of Birnamwood, WI. A career banker, Vic was a graduate of the University of Wisconsin School of Banking, worked at the Bank of Birnamwood (now Banner Banks) and was its President for many years until he retired. He was also a partner in the Roblier-TenHaken Insurance Agency in Birnamwood. He served as president of the Central Wisconsin Chapter of the Bank Administration Institute and later served for many years on the Board of Directors of the State Bank of Gresham, WI. In June 1997 he was presented a plaque from the Wisconsin Bankers Association honoring his 50 years of banking service. Vic was very involved in community activities including the Birnamwood Lions Club where he held several offices, the Birnamwood Cub Scouts where he was cub master, president of the Forestville Cemetery Association, and chair of the Marathon County 4-H Scholarship Trust Fund. For years he was a major blood donor. Vic grew up on a dairy farm in Marathon County WI and lived most of his adult life in Birnamwood WI. In 1991 he and Ruth moved to Leesburg, Fl. where he lived for the last 26 ½ years. He enjoyed bowling, golf, reading, and was an enthusiastic card player. He loved traveling and he and Ruth made extensive driving trips in the United States and many international tours and cruises. While living in Wisconsin, Vic was a long time member of New Hope Community Reformed Church and served as an elder on the consistory. After moving to Florida he was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg, where he served two terms on the Session of the Church. He was most recently a member of Solid Rock Evangelical Presbyterian Church. A memorial service will be held in Leesburg at the Leesburg Community Center as part of the Solid Rock Church service Sunday, July 2 at 9:30 a.m. and a reception will follow. An internment service will also be held at New Hope Community Church in Wisconsin later this summer. Vic will be missed by many. The family requests that memorials be made in Victor's name to Solid Rock EPC or the charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Beyers Funeral Home and Crematory, Leesburg, FL.

Victor W TenHaken

June 10, 1926 - June 29, 2017