Dean Wendt

Dean Gary Wendt, age 73, Appleton, Wisconsin entered in to the more immediate presence of our Lord on January 4, 2025. He was born August 11, 1951 to the late Lenard and Dorothy (Witt) Wendt, Seymour, Wisconsin. Dean was a beloved son, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to many. To know Dean was to love him. He graduated from Seymour Community High School, where he excelled in sports and academics. He continued his studies at the University of Wisconsin - Stout.

He enjoyed deer hunting, coin collecting, cars and card playing. He was a lifetime member of Freedom Moravian Church, Freedom, WI. Even though Dean lived with mental illness, he lived graciously. His utmost joy was his family, always curious how everyone was doing. He remembered everyone's birthdays and looked forward to updated pictures. He was a wonderful caregiver for his mother, Dorothy and father, Lenard.

He is survived by his sisters and brother: Charlene (John) Bock, Cecil; Randy (JoAnn) Wendt, Jefferson; and Cheryl (Michael) Weber, Hobart; nieces and nephews: Amy (Aaron) Krahn, Chad (Sharee) Bock, Wendy (Ric) Smith, Jason (Jessica Prisk) Wendt, Riley (Jennifer) Woldt, Jessie Woldt, Brett Weber, Bryan (Gina) Weber, and Berri (Lisa) West; uncles and aunts: Jeanette Wendt, Richard (Janet) Wendt, Evert (Dianne) Wendt, and Mae (Dale) Dalke. Further survived by many loving cousins, great-nephews and great-nieces.

Preceding him in death are his parents, Lenard and Dorothy Wendt; grandparents: Orval and Blanche Witt, and George and Mae Wendt; uncles and aunts: Chester Wendt, George Wendt, Dallas (Delores) Wendt, Darold Wendt, Lela (Dallas) Wickesberg, Donna (John) Peterson, Julene (Harold) Guyette, Louis (Joan) Wendt, Frederick Wendt, Valerie Wendt, Wesely (Anita) Witt, and Russell Witt; nephews: Corey and Craig Bock, and Richard Swenson, Jr.

The family would like to extend a thank you to Misty Arbor Assisted Living, Appleton, Wisconsin, for making Dean feel at home and taking good care of him.

Friends may call at Freedom Moravian Church, W3471 Center Valley Rd, Appleton, WI 54913 on Saturday, January 11, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services at 11:00 a.m. with the Rev. Greg Behrend officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts can be given to NAMI (National Alliance for Mentally Ill) Fox Valley, or Freedom Moravian Church, Appleton, Wisconsin. Enjoy a Dr. Pepper in honor of Dean.

Online condolences may be expressed to Dean's family at www.muehlboettcher.com