Caren Lynn Collins Wensel born on December 26, 1951 and passed away on September 6, 2016. She was preceded in death by father, Dell Larry Collins, Jr, Richard H. Ruetten (step-father), and brother, Michael Collins. Caren is survived by children, Nikki Rustad (Eric), Bridget Hernandez (Manuel); grandchildren, Callan Rustad, Jack and Charlie Hernandez, mother, Dorris Collins Ruetten, brother, Mark Collins, sister, Susan Collins, aunts, Bettye Fudge, Linda Robertson, Gay Johnson, Sandra Johnson; uncles, Don Johnson, Doug Johnson, Jesse Robertson, and nephews, Christian & Harrison Collins. In Lieu of flowers the family requests that any donations be made to www.genesisshelter.org in memory of Caren Wensel.