He was born in Lebanon, MO on February 25, 1955. He married his best friend and childhood sweetheart in the summer of 1973. They moved to Springfield, MO, their home together for the next 35 years.
He began his career at Ford as a mechanic in Lebanon in 1973. He dedicated his career to building the success of Republic Ford and retired there as General Manager.
One of his many accomplishments was getting his pilot’s license. He enjoyed preparing his flight plans and flying over the weekends.
Wendell is survived by his daughter, Wendy and son-in-law Matt, his son Andy and daughter-in-law Angie; his grandchildren, Emma, Amelia, Davis, Ella, Roman; great grandchildren, Jaxson and (soon to be) Nora. He is also survived by his sister Gaylene and his brother Winston.
Interment at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.
He was born in Lebanon, MO on February 25, 1955. He married his best friend and childhood sweetheart in the summer of 1973. They moved to Springfield, MO, their home together for the next 35 years.
He began his career at Ford as a mechanic in Lebanon in 1973. He dedicated his career to building the success of Republic Ford and retired there as General Manager.
One of his many accomplishments was getting his pilot’s license. He enjoyed preparing his flight plans and flying over the weekends.
Wendell is survived by his daughter, Wendy and son-in-law Matt, his son Andy and daughter-in-law Angie; his grandchildren, Emma, Amelia, Davis, Ella, Roman; great grandchildren, Jaxson and (soon to be) Nora. He is also survived by his sister Gaylene and his brother Winston.
Interment at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens.
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