Clarence Hunkins

Clarence "Jack" James Hunkins, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, September 03, 2015. He was born on September 17, 1931 to parents William and Angeline (Grant) Hunkins in Waukesha, WI. Jack proudly served his country in the US Army and Navy during the Korean War. He was united in marriage on September 1, 1956 to Beverly Pelky (Sengstock) in Hartland, WI. Jack was a jack of all trades. Jack converted two busses into motor homes and loved to travel all around the country. Back and forth on Old Route 66 from Wisconsin to California was his favorite trail. Clarence is survived by; his loving wife of 59 years Beverly Hunkins; eight children, Cheryl Strauss, Linda (David) Jetzer, Gail (special friend Eric Korb) Hunkins, Ricky (Ines) Hunkins, Susan Noe, Sandra (Scott) Doro, Tammy (Vern) Traxler and Michael (Lori) Hunkins; twenty-one grandchildren, Beth, Kenneth, Aaron, Tracy, Jeremiah, Angel, Brian, Abby, Melony, Christopher, Kelley, Brandon, Joshua, Joseph, Jamie, Julie, Tiffany, Cassidy, Ethan, Mikayla and Jacob; ten great-grandchildren; one brother, Gene (Glenda) Hunkins; one sister, Violet Lawton; brothers-in-law, Keith (Linda) Sengstock, Dennis (Jeanne) Sengstock and Allan Sengstock; one sister-in-law, Lois Krueger. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Clarence is preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Bill, John, Robert and Albert Hunkins; two sisters, Mae Vredenburg and Anna Boone. A time of visitation and support will be held at Greenlawn Memorial Park - Garden of Peace Chapel, 6706 Superior Ave., on Tuesday, September 8, from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM. Funeral Service at 10:30 AM with Rev. Greg Whelton presiding. Military honors and committal to follow. The family would like to thank the staff at Rocky Knoll and Paula from Sharon Richardson Community Hospice for their care and support.