Onen Wakefield, age 85, of Sheboygan passed away Thursday evening January 12,
2023. Onen was born August 18, 1937, in Sheboygan to the late Cyril and Helen
(Bersch) Wakefield. He attended St. Peter Claver Grade School, was a mass server
and then graduated from Central High School in 1955. On October 4, 1969, Onen
was united in marriage to Carolyn Buechel; she preceded him in death on August
7, 2007. Onen was an architect and was employed by Steubenrach Architects,
Brey Associates and then was self-employed, retiring in 1992. He was the building
inspector for the Townships of Wilson, Lima and Holland for many years. He
worked on projects throughout Sheboygan County and the State of Wisconsin
including St. Dominic’s Catholic Church, Mead Library, Fountain Park Band
Shell, Horace Mann Middle School auditorium, The Rangeline Inn, and Fox Hills
Resort in Mishicot, Sheboygan Savings and Loan and several schools throughout
the state of Wisconsin just to name a few. He was a Frank Lloyd Wright enthusiast
and designed his home as a tribute to him. He was a volunteer fire fighter for the
Black River Fire Department for APROX 30 years. He shared the family tradition
of hunting, fishing, and time at their cabin in Eagle River and condo in Ft Meyers
Beach Florida with his family. Onen loved his family and will always be
remembered for his “Dad” jokes.
Survivors include his children: Sherry (James) Rieth, Lynn (Chuck) Haack, Wendy
(Rick) Smith, Steve (Gina) Wakefield, Kurt (Connie) Wakefield and Craig
Wakefield, grandchildren: Randy (Marla) Penney, Angela (Greg) Kemp, Shannon
(Bradley) Strysick, Christopher Haack, Nickolas Haack, Ryan (Jessica) Smith,
Nathan (fiancée Danel Generi) Smith, Derek (Tori) Wakefield, Nicole (Levi)
Bender, Amanda Wakefield, Aaron Wakefield, Jennifer Wakefield, Felicia Nohr,
Jacob Wakefield, Hunter Wakefield, Adam Wakefield, Justin (fiancée Jamie
Buhler) Wakefield, Kaitlin Wakefield and Jayce Bradford, thirty six great-
grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren, a brother Ron (special friend
Mary Lewis) Wakefield and many other relatives and friends including his beloved
dog “Tinkerbell”.
Onen was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, parents, and sisters Barbara
Keller and Deloris Wakefield.
Family and friends may gather at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church,1305
Humboldt Ave. in Sheboygan on Monday, January 16, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until
the time of Mass at 1:00 p.m. Fr. Subi Thomas will officiate. Burial to follow in
the Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers a memorial fund has been established
in Onen’s name.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.reinboldfh.com
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