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Wim Benedictus Dekker

6/8/1956 - 10/29/2022

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Obituary For Wim Benedictus Dekker

Chesapeake- Wim was a true medical marvel, having lived with type 1 diabetes for 55 years. He had a boisterous personality, loved socializing, sharing his opinions and riding his electric bike.

He came to America from the Netherlands as an infant and became a proud U.S citizen as a child.

Wim graduated from Princess Anne High school and completed a four-year carpentry apprenticeship program. He worked as a union carpenter for a short time, then in the automotive industry for over 30 years in Virginia and North Carolina.

Wim was the son of Jan and Madeleine Dekker (both deceased) and is survived by his wife of 36 years Sandra and daughters, Mariette Greenlund (Loren,) and Kelsey Rummel. Sisters Miriam Chapman (Robert), Anneliesje Brown (David), Beatrix Elsasser and brother Peter Dekker. 4 nephews, 5 nieces, 2 great nieces, 1 great nephew and Matt Vukovcan, whom we count as family. His other brother, Michael Dekker is deceased.

He leaves a close group of lifelong friends from his old neighborhood, school, and surfing days, as well as friends from work and some newer, young friends behind.

His service will be held at Beach Fellowship Church , 1817 General Booth Blvd, Va. Beach at 2:00pm Saturday, Nov. 12 with Ray Bjorkman officiating. Celebration of Life following at Farmhouse Back Bay Brewery 4:30-6:30.

Simply Cremation is assisting his family. Please leave condolences at SimplyCremationOnline.com.

Services

12 Nov

Funeral Service

02:00 PM

Beach Fellowship Church , Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

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  • 02/28/2025

    Joey Mishkofski

    Wim was the first person i ever saw do a 360 on a surfboard one late fall day at the steel pier in Va Beach. it was magical. so sorry to have just learned of his passing. my condolences to his family. Peace be with you.

  • 11/12/2022

    Tom Kona

    to the whole family, I offer my prayers.

  • 11/08/2022

    Gail Brooks Tucker

    My thoughts and prayers go to Sandra, Mariette, Kelsey, and all his family. Wim was a unique man who shared many years as part of our family. He will be missed but is thankfully now at peace. Love to you all, Gail Brooks Tucker, and family.

  • 11/04/2022

    Skip Friel

    With a bigger than life personality Wim made it easy to be his friend and he was a friend to many people. Wim is greatly missed.

  • 11/03/2022

    Ron Swan

    I always looked forward to seeing Wim. A jovial happy gentlemen, neighborhood and high school friend. My Deepest sympathy to his family.

  • 11/01/2022

    Philip DelSignore

    RIP Brother , I will miss you . PHIL D

  • 11/01/2022

    Autumn King Gower

    I had the pleasure of working with Wim for many years through my automotive career. He was more like family to many of us. He had a one of a kind personality and you couldn't help but laugh everytime you were around him. He was always so proud of his family. He loved talking about his younger days, loved the photo of his long blonde hair ( that thought still makes me giggle) and he loved talking about surfing. Wim was a special man, he's going to be greatly missed by so many of us.

  • 11/01/2022

    Brian A Wilson

    I worked with Wim when I started out as a tech at Stateline Honda, we have kept in touch over the years and he was a great friend. He was always positive no matter what he had going on. He will be missed for sure!!

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