Obituary of Gerry B. Wikkerink

Bless the Lord, O my soul,
    and forget not all His benefits,
 who forgives all your iniquity,
    who heals all your diseases,
 who redeems your life from the pit,
    who crowns you with steadfast love and mercy” Psalm 103:2-4

 

On Saturday, October 12, 2024, the Lord in His mercy took to Himself, His child, Gerhardus Bernardus (Gerry) Wikkerink, from Albright Manor, Grimsby, at the age of 86.

Beloved husband of Harmina (nee Siebring) for 59 years and dear father and grandfather of Bill & Tracey (Martin & Paulina, Jessica & Andrew, Darren & Katriena, Aliesha & Jeff, Amanda & Hamish, Angela & Mark, Stephanie & Jay, Roger, Matthew & Juliana, Emily, Juliana, Christina, Daniel, Willy), Roger & Julie (Caleb & Laura, Josie & Gareth, Abigail, Marlene, Trevor, Carolanne, Louisa, Jacob) and Wilf & Natalie (Andrew & Sarah, Emma & Eric, Thomas & Christianna, Kathryn, Charlotte, Nadine). Great grandfather of 39 great grandchildren.

Predeceased by his son, Harold John (1981) and grandson, Levi Jakob (2015).

Son of the late Jan Willem & Engelina Wikkerink and son-in-law of the late Hiske & Marchien Siebring. Brother and brother-in-law to John✝ & Ann✝ Wikkerink, Rudy✝& Sadie✝ Wikkerink, Henk & Gladys✝ Wikkerink, Bill & Gert Wikkerink, Gerald & Anneke Wikkerink, Johan & Dorothy Wikkerink, Rita Wikkerink, John & Sharon✝ Siebring, Al & Anne Siebring.

Visitation will take place at Wellandport United Reformed Church (74082 Wellandport Rd., Wellandport, ON) on Thursday, October 17 from 5pm-8pm. 

Following a private interment, a memorial service will be held at Wellandport United Reformed Church on Friday, October 18 at 11am.

If desired, donations to Niagara Christian Gleaners would be appreciated by the family. For cards of condolence, or to make your donation please contact Merritt Funeral Home.