James D. Mensink September 25, 2014

James D. Mensink age 61 of Menomonie, passed away on Thursday September 25, 2014 at his home in the Township of Red Cedar, with Hospice and surrounded by his family.

Jim was born May 2, 1953 in Iowa, the son of Daniel and Ruth (Loomis) Mensink. He grew up in the southeastern Minnesota area. Jim served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged. After the service he returned to the Rushford, Minnesota area. Jim worked various jobs in the Rushford area, including farming, raising fox, welding, and construction. Jim married Genie Groh in 2002 and they made their home in the Independence and Arcadia areas for several years before moving to Menomonie.

Jim’s passion was hunting, fishing, gardening and spending time out in the woods.

Jim is survived by his wife, Genie; seven children, Stacy (Andy) Dreifke of Doylestown; Tonya (Dustin) Trainor of Rio; Michael (April) Alseth of Blair; Maria (Luke Casper) Mensink of Sparta; Justin (Jody Pronschinske) Mensink of Arcadia; Tom Groh of West St. Paul, MN; Jolene Erickson of Blaine, MN; nine grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy and Bonita and one brother Roger. He is preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Wednesday October 1, 2014 at the Rhiel Funeral Home in Menomonie. Burial will be in the Cedar Falls Cemetery, rural Menomonie.

Visitation will be one hour prior to services at the funeral home on Wednesday.

Memorial may be made in Jim’s name to Genie Mensink at N6844 530^th St. Menomonie, WI 54751

Condolences

R. Bailey October 1, 2014, at 7:59pm

My sincerest condolences for the loss of your beloved one. I know how hard it can be to find comfort at a time like this. I find that God's word at 2 Thessalonians 2:16, 17 offers such comfort. I hope it will comfort your family as well.

Jeff Tabery September 30, 2014, at 3:39pm

My condolences to all of the family.

Steve Lee September 29, 2014, at 8:40am

My prayers to the family on the loss of Jim. I have not seen Jim for many years, seems like we lose track over time. I knew Jim and Roger from back in the early 70's. I know he is in a much better place now and to the family, I hope you will find peace in knowing that. God bless.