Max Joseph Wenzel

LEAF RIVER, IL ~ Max Wenzel, 84, born January 19, 1941, resident of this community for many years passed away on Friday, March 7, 2025.

Born in Rockford, IL and graduated from Kirkland High School in 1959.

Max served two years in the United States Army. Upon returning to Leaf River. He farmed for the remainder of his life.

He is survived by brother Robert Wenzel, sister Josephine Judah, and brother Richard Wenzel.

A visitation will take place on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Farrell Holland Gale Funeral Home of Byron, IL between the house of 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM. Following the visitation, beginning at 12:00 PM Pastor Randy Snider will preside over a funeral service in his honor at the funeral home. Immediately following the services at the funeral home, Max Wenzel will be laid to rest at Maple Cemetery of Kirkland, IL alongside his parents. Memorial donations are established in his name and may be directed to Kirkland High School or Serenity Hospice and Home of Oregon, IL.