1. | WENDT, Walter Roger was born on 8 Nov 1925 in Pekin, Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY (son of WENDT, Walter John and ZIMMERMAN, Florence E); died on 29 Jan 2023 in Lockport, Niagara County, NY. Notes:
W. Roger Wendt, 97, passed away surrounded by his children, Sunday, January 29, 2023. Born in Pekin, NY on November 8, 1925, he was a member of St. Andrews Lutheran Church, Sanborn, NY.
He retired as a pipefitter from Harrison Radiator, Lockport, NY in 1988. He and his predeceased wife, Betty Fay (Lymburner) lived primarily in central Florida in a home on Oakwood Golf Course, Lake Wales. He was an avid golfer, gardener, enjoyed investing and was a loyal fan of the Buffalo Bills and Orlando Magic.
He is survived by his five children: Linda J. Miller (Thomas) of Williamsburg, VA, Douglas R. Wendt (Debra) of Pendleton, NY, Nadine A. Stom (Glenn)of Indian Lake Estates, FL, Gregg D. Wendt (Susan) of Sanborn, NY, Rodney J. Wendt (Karen) of North Tonawanda, NY; 14 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.
He is loved, was loved and will always be loved by family and friends as we celebrate his life. We should follow his example and enjoy life as he did, one day at a time. Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Walter married LYMBURNER, Betty Faye on 19 Jun 1948 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Betty (daughter of LYMBURNER, Isaac L and PIPER, Marie) was born on 14 Mar 1927 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 3 Oct 2020 in Lake Wales, Polk County, FL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Notes:
Niagara Gazette - 6/24/1948
The marriage of Miss Betty Fay
Lymburner, daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Isaac L. Lymburner, this city,
to Mr. Roger Wendt, Sanborn, was
solemnised Saturday afternoon at 3
o'clock In Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
church, South avenue, with the
Rev. Paul Hartenberger officiating
at the double ring ceremony
Mrs. A. E. Caterina at the organ
and Miss Thelma Pearson, soloist,
provided the musical setting for the
ceremony.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father. She wore a gown of
white crepe with sweetheart neckline
and fitted bodice. Her fingertip
veil fell from a tiara of seed pearls.
She carried an arm bouquet of white
roses with an orchid center.
.' The matron of honor was Mrs.
Noreen Lewis, sister of the bride.
The'bridesmaids were: Miss Roberta
Reade, Mrs, Veronica DeVantier and
Miss Rosanne Caputo,
Mr. Robert Wendt, brother of the
bridegroom, was the best man with
Mr. John Lymburner, Mr. George
Schwenkback and Mr. Myrlin
Strassburg as ushers.
The wedding, dinner and reception
were held at the Plantation.
For travel the bride chose a suit
of glen plaid with navy and white
accessories. Mr. and Mrs.' Wendt
will reside at 1321 South avenue
Children:
- WENDT, Linda Jean
- WENDT, Douglas Roger
- WENDT, Nadine A
- WENDT, Gregg Daniel
- WENDT, Rodney J
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