BENJAMIN WHISLER
April 21, 1979 - November 17, 2023
Obituary
Benjamin J. Whisler, “Jake”, age 44, passed Friday, November 17, 2023, at Froedtert Hospital, surrounded by his family, following a tough 6-month battle with cancer. He was born April 21, 1979, in Tipton, IN, son of Ronald and Joanne (Vorwald) Whisler.
Jake graduated from high school in Lawrenceville, GA, in 1997. He worked as an automotive Master Technician for 20 years before starting his own business, Benjamin Brewer a Mobile Coffee Trailer. Jake married Elizabeth “Betsy” Janda on March 25, 2005.
Jake received his private pilots license and was a lifelong member of EAA. He volunteered and was a board member of the Fox Cities United Soccer Club. Jake was a craftsman and loved building things. He even sold a patent for an automotive tool. Jake was a self-taught musician and played the guitar. He loved to travel, being outdoors snowboarding, musky fishing, mountain biking, and being with his wife and children.
Jake was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church of Greenville.
Survivors include his wife, Betsy; two sons: Henry and William Whisler; his parents: Ronald and Joanne Whisler; sister, Brandi Cavegn (Anthony Arrington); eight nieces and nephews: Dallas and Montanna Cavegn, Jack and Sabrina Janda, Vivienne, Bridget, Arthur and Gilbert Janda; grandmothers: Thelma Vorwald, Gloria Oertel; grandfather, Gene (Alberta) Whisler; father and mother-in-law, Thomas and Jill Janda; two brothers-in-law, Troy (Elizabeth) Janda, Samuel (Rachel) Janda; Rudy the Weiner Dog; and numerous other relatives and friends.
Jake was preceded in death by his grandfathers: William Vorwald and James Oertel; and grandmother, Donna Whisler.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00AM on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Immanuel Lutheran Church, W7265 School Rd, Greenville, with Pastor Timothy Dolan officiating. The visitation will be held at the church from 9:00AM until the hour of service. For those unable to attend, the service will be livestreamed at https://www.youtube.com/@immanuellutheranministries9761.
IN LIEU OF FLOWERS: memorial donations can be made on the website in support of the Whisler children: benjaminbrewerllc.com
The family would like to personally thank Dr. Shah, nurses: Katie, Alex, Artie and Allie, and all at Froedtert Hospital, for their wonderful care and compassion. Also, thank you to the staff at Kathy's House for your support through Jake's treatment.