Gerald Stanley Wiens

Gerald Stanley Wiens, 87, of Bentonville passed away Saturday, April 11th. He was born in Floris, OK on April 13, 1927 to the late Jacob and Katie Wiens. He was a lifelong Nazarene. Upon graduation from Alpena High, he entered the US Army and proudly served in Germany as an ambulance driver. His children recall those skills continued to be honed as he continued to drive the most direct route, as fast as possible and without stopping. He enjoyed reading, gardening, watching football and working on cars. But he loved the time he could spend with his family. For 56 years he was the loving husband of his wife Charlene Wiens, who along with his parents preceded him in death. He is survived by three sons, Dan Wiens of Fayetteville, Wendell Wiens and Galen (Cheryl) Wiens of Bentonville; three daughters, Darlene (Vernon) Patton of Ozark, Glenda (Danny) Lambert of Bentonville and Cheryl (Clyde) Harrison of Decatur; a brother, Eldean Wiens of Springdale; two sisters, Eunice Seaton and Lillian Altus of Oklahoma; 15 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Visitation will be this afternoon at 1 p.m. and the Funeral service at 2 p.m., both at Bentonville Church of the Nazarene with Interment to follow at Bentonville Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Rollins Funeral Home in Rogers. www.RollinsFuneral.com.