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Rodney Wendt

April 11, 1937 — July 12, 2020

Rodney W. Wendt, age 83, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2020.  He was born on April 11, 1937 at the family farm in Brooklyn, Wisconsin to William and Lena (Hodel) Wendt.  He married JoAnne Traino on August 26, 1967.

Rodney dedicated over 30 years working as a part of the Oregon School district.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  In earlier years, he enjoyed hunting and fishing trips out west and in Canada.

Rodney is survived by his wife Mary (Keller); children Debra (David) Steinbach and Ronald (fiancée Jennifer Cherry); grandchildren Alec, Jared, Bryce, and Isabella.  He is further survived by his brother Wilfred (Dorothy); and many other relatives and friends including many members of the Traino family. Rodney was preceded in death by his first wife JoAnne Wendt and brother Herbert (Violet) Wendt.

Visitation will be from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm (noon) on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Cress McFarland, 5801 Hwy 51, McFarland, WI 53558.  Friends and family will be able to physically see Rodney while being able to remain in their vehicles.  The family will be outside to greet folks as well.   Immediately following services, Rodney will be brought to his final place of rest with graveside services at Sunset Memory Gardens.

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Thursday, July 16, 2020

11:00am - 12:00 pm (Central time)

Cress Funeral Home - McFarland

5801 US-51, McFarland, WI 53558

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