Former Rochester resident, Mike E. Wenrick, 65,  passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at his home in Plymouth.

On November 6,  1958, Michael Edward Wenrick was born in South Bend to Edward S. and Marcia A. Suddith Wenrick. Growing up he shared his childhood with an older sister, Beth Ann.  During his formative years Mike was a member of the Rochester Royals Swim Team.  In high school he was a member of the Zebra swim team, serving as captain and excelled in the freestyle and relay events. Mike graduated with the class of 1978 from Rochester High School. He also was a lifeguard at City Pool during his high school years.  He was a member of the St. John Lutheran Church.  An outdoorsman, Mike enjoyed camping with his family and fishing during summer vacations to Wisconsin and Michigan.  In his earlier years Mike was a proud member of the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department.

After graduation, Mike began his career with Dean Foods that spanned nearly four decades.  As office manager Wenrick oversaw customer service and data systems.  He was the glue in the office, relating well to his colleagues, customers and all who visited the office.  More recently Mike excelled and performed as the lynchpin to the Huntington and Rochester offices.  Sadly, Dean's closed their Rochester plant in October of 2015.

Cherishing Mike's memory are aunt and uncle, twins Roberta "Bert" Suddith of Fort Wayne and Robert "Bob" Suddith and wife Kathy of   Lawerence, Kansas; a special cousin Andrew W. Suddith; and his many friends from the RHS class of 1978, Dean's family and his church family.

Preceding Mike in death are his grandparents, parents Ed and Marcia Wenrick and sister, Beth Ann Wenrick on August 3, 1989.

A celebration of the life of Michael E. Wenrick will be   held at 3:00 PM at his graveside in the Rochester IOOF Cemetery.  Pastor Curtis May will officiate. Friends may visit with his family from 1:00 - 2:45 PM In the Good Family Funeral Home, 1200 West 18th Street, Rochester.   Memorials in lieu of flowers may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church or the Rochester Volunteer Fire Department.