Family/Spouse: LEE, Barbara. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. WENDT, Joshua Joel
2. WENDT, Aaron Matthew

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Alton P. Wendt
LOCKPORT - Alton P. Wendt of the Briody Nursing Home, a former Town of Cambria highway superintendent, died Sunday (Nov. 7, 1982) after a lengthy illness. He was 78.
A native of Sanborn, Wendt also operated a dairy farm, worked for the Lehigh Valley Railroad and was a well driller. He had worked for the Town of Cambria Highway Department for nine years, retiring in 1970. Wendt was a member of the Exempt Firemen, Sanborn, the Lutheran Brotherhood and the Highway Superintendent's Association. He was the husband of the late Irene Wendt.
Survivors include sons Ronald and Joel, both of Lockport; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Lorraine) Witkop and Mrs. Edgar (Jane) Kroening, both of Sanborn, and Mrs. Carl (Marlyn) Gross of North Tonawanda; brother Arnold of Niagara Falls; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore, N.Y., with the Rev. Herbert R. Maxwell officiating. Burial will be in St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery.
Friends may call from 7 to 9 p.m. today and 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Rhoney Funeral Home,. 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn. Contributions to St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church memorial fund are acceptable as tribute.

Alton married BLANK, Irene Eleanor Sophia on 28 Apr 1929 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Irene (daughter of BLANK, Johannes Wilhelm and WOLF, Bertha Albertine Mathilde) was born on 6 Sep 1906 in Town of Niagara, Niagara County, NY; died on 29 Jul 1972 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

IRENE E. WENDT
TOWN OF CAMBRIA - Mrs. Irene E. Wendt, 65, of 5914 Meahl Road, died Saturday (July 29, 1972) in Buffalo General Hospital after a three month illness. She was a native of the Town of Niagara and had lived in this area all of her life. She was a member of St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore, and was a member of the church's Service Circle. Survivors include her husband, Alton Wendt, former Town of Cambria Highway superintendant (sic); two sons; Ronald A. Wendt of Lockport, and Joel L. Wendt, of New Jersey; three daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Lorraine) Witkop (sic), Mrs. Edgar (Jane) Kroening, both of Sanborn, Mrs. Carl H. (Marilyn) Gross of North Tonawanda, and nine grandchildren. She was the sister of the late John W. Blank Jr. of Sanborn. Funeral services will be held at St. Peters Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore, at 2 p.m. Tuesday. Burial will be in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. Friends may call at the Rhoney Funeral Home (Pike and Jones), 5893 Hoover Road, Sanborn, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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WENDT - In Buffalo General Hospital July 29th, 1972, Irene E. Wendt of 5914 Meahl Rd., Lockport. N.Y., Wife of Alton,. mother of Ronald A. Wendt of Lockport, N.Y., Joel L. Wendt of U.S.N New Jersey, Mrs. Kenneth (Lorraine) Witkop, Mrs. Edgar (Jane) Kroening. Both of Sanborn, N.Y., Mrs. Carl (Marilyn) Gross of N. Tonawanda, N.Y. Also survived by 9 grandchildren. Sister Of the late John W, Blank. Jr. Funeral Services will be held at St. Peter's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Walmore, N.Y., with the Rev. Eugene Beutel officiating. Interment in St. Peter's Lutheran Cemetery. The family will be present at the Rhoney Funeral Home Inc., (Pike & Jones) 5893 Hoover Rd. Sanborn, NY from 2-5 & 7-9 p.m. Monday

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Niagara Gazette - 4/25/1929

BERGOLTZ, April 25. - Mr. and
Mrs. John Blank (formerly Miss Mathilda
Wolf of Niagara street this village),
now residing on the Lockport road, announce
the engagement of their only
daughter. Irene,, to Mr. Alton Wendt,
son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wendt.
The wedding will take place this coming
Sunday, April 28.

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Niagara Gazette - 5/1/1929

The marriage of Miss Irene Blank,
only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John
Blank of the Lockport road to Mr.
Alton Wendt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wil-
liam, Wendt. was solemnized last Sun-'
day afternoon in St. Peter's church at
Walmore and was one of the prettiest
weddings ever held at that church, the
Rev. Edward Grabau officiating. 'A re-,'
ception was held at the home of the
bride. They received many beautiful
and useful gifts. After a short wed-
ding trip they will be at home at the
groom's parents.

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Niagara Falls Gazette

Pioneer Resident Is Laid to Rest
SANBORN, Feb. 23-The funeral of William F. Wendt, 76, who died Saturday at his home in Saunder's (sic) Settlement road, was held from the home yesterday at 2:30 p. m. and at St. Peter's church, at Walmore, at 3 o'clock and was attended by a large gathering of relatives and friends.
The bearers included: Ben Wendt, Philip Wendt, Robert Wendt, Edwin Beutel. Rudolph Beutel and William Beutel. Flower bearers were Donald Wendt, Merwyn (sic), Wendt, Ben Walck, Jr., and Lawrence Walck. The Rev. Edward A. Graubau (sic) was the officiating Clergyman. Interment was in St. Peter's cemetery, Walmore.

Wilhelm married BEUTEL, Emilie Helene on 9 Jan 1890 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Emilie (daughter of BEUTEL, Friedrich Wilhelm and FAHRENWALD, Henriette Charlotte) was born on 19 Mar 1870 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 7 Jan 1951 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Mrs. Wm. Wendt. Daughter of Wm. Beutel and his wife Henrietta, née Fahrnwald. Born Mar 19, 1870. Attended our Christian Day School. Confirmed may 14, 1883, by Pastor John Grabau. Jan 9, 1890 married to Wm. Wendt, who died Feb 19, 1938, had 5 children. Right after marriage, moved to Detroit Mich, there until 1901, then moved to present home of Alton Wendt, near Sanborn where she died. Jan. 3 lapsed into a coma and fell asleep Sun. morning Jan 7 (at) 3:25. Survivors: 3 sons, Alton and Wm. of Sanborn, Arnold of Bergholz; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ben Wendt Sr. of Sanborn and Mrs. Edna Walck of Median; 25 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Suffered from hardening of the arteries which it seems weakened her brain and affected her mind, this was already apparent about 15 yrs. ago, but was serious only in the past 6 yrs. or so. Was taken care of in home of her son Alton. Whole service was in Eng. Text: Is. 55:6-9

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Born Jan 7, 1879 in Prenzlau, Mark(sic) Brandenburg, Germany. Son of Wm. Blank and Frederika (sp - sic) nee Mehls. When 3 years old to America. Confirmed Apr. 10, 1892 by Rev J. A. Grabau. Married to Mathilda Wolf. Always quite healthy, and able to work until about the last two years, although he suffered for about 25 years with hernia. Last illness lasted about 10 weeks. May 4, 1951 taken to hospital because of a heart attack. Received Holy Communion just before noon May 21, and right after that underwent a minor operation and never recovered consciousness. Died about 5:25 PM. Survivors: 1 son, John Blank Jr.; 1 daughter Mrs. Irene (Alton) Wendt; 2 brothers, Gustave and William; 7 grandchildren. Ger text 2 Cor. 13:14, Eng text John 14:19.b

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Niagara Gazette - 5/22/1951

SANBORN, May 22.-John W.
Blank, 72, of the Lockport road,
died at Memorial hospital, Niagara
Falls, yesterday afternoon after an
illness of several weeks.
Mr. Blank was born in Germany,
a son of the late William and Fred,
ericka Blank. He came to this coun
try when a boy and had been a
successful farmer for many years
His wife, Bertha Wolf Blank, died
about a year ago.
Mr. Blank Is survived by one son
John N. Blank; one daughter, Mrs.
Alton Wendt, both of this vicinity;
two brothers, Gustav Blank, Nlag
ara Falls, and William Blank, Gas-
port, and'seven grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at
the home of the son, John N. Blank,
Lockport road, Thursday at 2 p.m.,
and at 2:30 o'clock at St. Peter's
church, Walmore.- The Rev. Martin
Pemert will officiate. Interment will
be in Walmore cemetery.

Johannes married WOLF, Bertha Albertine Mathilde on 23 Feb 1905 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Bertha (daughter of WOLF, Christian Gottlieb George and PFUHL, Auguste Maria Ulricke) was born on 10 Apr 1879 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 5 Mar 1950 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Niagara Gazette - 3/6/1950

SANBORN. March 6 Mrs. Bertha
M. Blank. 70. of the Lockport road.
died yesterday at Memorial hospital.
Niagara Falls, where she had
been a patient .several °weeks.
Mrs. Blank is survived by. her
husband. John W Blank. Sr : two
children. Mrs Alton Wendt and
John N Blank. Jr of this community;
two sisters Mrs John Belling,
Beach Ridge. Mrs Paul. Haseley.
and a brother. Elmer Wolf.
both of Bergholtz, and seven grandchildren.
The Rev Martin E Pempeit,
minister of St. Peter's Evangelical
Lutheran church. Walmore will
officiate at funeral services in the
Blank home a' 2 p m on Wednesday
and at 2 30 in St Peter's. Burial
will be in Walmore.

Christian married MERCIER, Friederike Wilhelmine Rachel on 6 Jan 1859 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Friederike (daughter of MERCIER, Johann Friedrich Wilhelm and ECKART, Christine Wilhelmine) was born on 25 Feb 1838 in Prussia; died on 15 Oct 1908 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Friedrich married FAHRENWALD, Henriette Charlotte on 22 Nov 1860 in Sanborn, Niagara County, NY. Henriette (daughter of FAHRENWALD, Wilhelm and WINKEL, Wilhelmina Maria) was born on 3 Oct 1832 in Prussia; died on 23 Oct 1903 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married MEHLS, Friedericke in 1875 in Prussia. Friedericke was born on 7 Mar 1846 in Prussia; died on 8 Feb 1932 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

BLANK-Mrs. Fredricka (sic) Blank, wife of the late William Blank, died at the home of her son, John Blank of the Lockport road, February 8, 1932, aged 86 years. She is survived by four sons, Rudolph and Gustave, town of Niagara, John of the town of Wheatfield, William of the town of Royalton; one sister, Mrs. August Badrow (sic) of Bergholtz, N. Y.; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren survive. Funeral services at the home Wednesday, February l0th at 2:00 p. m. and at 2:30 p. m. at St. Peter's Evangelical church at Walmore, N. Y. Interment at Walmore, N. Y. Rev. Edward Grabau will officiate.

Christian married PFUHL, Auguste Maria Ulricke on 15 Jun 1876 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Auguste (daughter of PFUHL, Ferdinand Wilhelm and MILLEVILLE, Marie Auguste) was born on 23 Feb 1860 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 26 Apr 1928 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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NF Gazette

WOLF-Died, at the home of her daughter in Bergholtz, Friday, April 26th, Mrs. Augusta (sic) Wolf, aged 68 years, She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Philip Mueller of La Salle, Mrs. John Blank of Sanborn, Mrs. John Belling of Martinsville and Mrs. Wm. Loeschke of Bergholtz, and one son, Elmer Wolf, of Bergholtz, also 23 grandchildren, three sisters, Mrs. Anna Kroening, Sanborn, Mrs. Wm. De Vantier of Walmore, Mrs. Wilhelmina Hasely (sic) of Walmore, and four brothers, Ferdinand Pfuhl of Wolcottsville, John, Albert and Anthony Pfuhl of Walmore. Funeral will be held from the home of her daughter, Mrs. Wm. Loeschke of Bergholtz, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock and at 2 :30 from St. Jacob's church. Burial in St. Jacob's cemetery. Rev. Otto Bruss officiating.