Jerry Dean Wiens

Jerry Dean Wiens, 67, passed away in his home on Friday, April 28, 2023. He was born January 27, 1956 in Newton, Kansas to Jacob and Martha (Schroeder) Wiens of Buhler. He attended Buhler schools and graduated from Buhler High School in 1974. He found a love for music in high school and played the trumpet for many years. He was also frequently involved in church music ministry, blessing many with the songs he would sing as well as his trumpet playing. Jerry was employed in various work settings during his lifetime. He initially worked at Sears and then spent several years at Davis Lumber where he became interested in construction. He enjoyed seeing projects come together and worked with several construction companies, most recently HIEB & Associates where he had been employed since 2013. He was a hard worker and was always excited to see a job come together and be done well. He also spent several years in ministry at Westside Baptist Church, touching many lives in his work as a youth pastor. He loved sharing the message of God’s love and salvation and often went above and beyond to inspire others to follow Christ. He enjoyed making sure the youth group had opportunities to learn more about God and have fun in the process. He also touched many lives during his time teaching at Central Christian High School. He taught Bible class and was passionate about the opportunity to share more about God with the students and faculty he worked with. He would often challenge his students to find answers in the Bible and to walk with God in a way that would make a difference in, not only their lives, but the lives of others. In 1978, he married Roxanne Mandeville and they had two children, Brandi and Andrew, before divorcing in 2000. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time together. He also loved playing basketball, working on cars, celebrating the holidays with family, and his laugh was often heard most vibrant while enjoying homemade zwieback and a game of dominos with his siblings in Buhler. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Allen Wiens. He is survived by his daughter, Dr. Brandi Wiens and her two children, Trevor and Chloe Cooper, of Hutchinson; son Andrew (Emily) Wiens and their son Wolfgang, of Lenexa; sisters Donna (Barry) Dick of Wichita and Janice (Vernon) Overman of Newton; and multiple nieces and nephews. Cremation is planned. Memorial service will be held at 5:30 p.m., Saturday, May 6, 2023 at the Central Christian School, 1910 E 30th Ave, Hutchinson, KS 67502. Memorial contributions may be made to the family in care of Buhler Mortuary, PO Box 589, Buhler, KS 67522.

Jerry Dean Wiens

January 27, 1956 - April 28, 2023