Donald Arthur Wendler, 68 of Wittenberg, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Aspirus Hospice House.
He was born on April 8, 1952 in the town of Morris, Shawano County, the son of Milton and Esther (Schwartzkopf) Wendler.
Donnie held various jobs, including, Kersten Lumber Mill, Ducat Trucking, fuel truck delivery for Schroeder Oil and helped at Hartleben Farms occasionally. He enjoyed watching the Green Bay Packers, family feud and watched Seinfeld every night.
Donnie is survived by two children, Bryan Wendler of Shawano and Amanda (Brian Pliska) Wendler, Stevens Point; siblings, Ilene (Jerry) Bohlman of Clintonville, Beverly (Dave Babcock) Radun, Leonard (Jean) Wendler of Neenah, Violet (Chuck) Peterson of Ontonagon, MI, Alice (Frank) Bohlman of Eland, Kenny (Mary) Wendler and Dennis (Pam) Wendler all of Neenah; many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends and his special friend and companion, his dog, Rover.
Donnie was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Rose Sutheimer and Barbara Lyon; one brother, Milton Jr.; two nephews, Scott Bohlman and Mark Sutheimer; three brothers-in-law, Riley Sutheimer, Bobby Thorson and Lee Radun and one sister-in-law, Cathy Wendler.
The family would like to express their gratitude to LeRoyer Hospice for his care from April to August. Also, Aspirus Hospital, Antigo, Wausau and Hospice House for their care and compassion this last month. It will never be forgotten.
A funeral service will be held at 11AM on Friday, December 4, 2020 at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Wittenberg. Rev. Matthew Christians will preside. Visitation will be on Friday from 10AM until the time of service at the church.
Schmidt & Schulta Funeral Home, Wittenberg, is assisting the family with funeral arrangements. Memories and messages of support may be shared at schmidtschulta.com

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