Wim Hendriks

Wilhelmus Antonius Alphonsus "Wim" Hendriks (19 January 1909 – 21 March 2016) was a Dutch centenarian who was the oldest known living man in the Netherlands at the time of his death.

Biography
Hendriks was born in 1909. He lived in the village of Wanroij for his entire life. His father, once mayor of Wanroij, died shortly after Wim was born. Hendriks played tennis until he was 95 years old. Hendriks gained media attention in 2012 when he renewed his driver's license for 5 years, when he was nearly 104.

Wim's eyesight deteriorated over time. He liked to read, but was unable to due to his dislike of wearing glasses. He also could no longer drive. He was hospitalized from a urinary tract infection 2 weeks before he turned 107. He celebrated his 107th birthday with visits from his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Hendriks became the oldest Dutch man following Floor van Cleemputte's death on 20 May 2015. He credited his longevity to exercise, hot meals, and drinking a glass of red wine everyday. Wim did not enjoy his title- "It is better be the youngest", he said. He died on 21 March 2016 at the age of 107 years, 62 days. 105-year old Jacob Berg of Abbekerk was his successor.