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

1. WENDT, Linda Jean
2. WENDT, Douglas Roger
3. WENDT, Nadine A
4. WENDT, Gregg Daniel
5. WENDT, Rodney J

Walter married ZIMMERMAN, Florence E on 2 Dec 1916 in Buffalo, Erie County, NY. Florence (daughter of ZIMMERMAN) was born in 1897 in Town of Cambria, Niagara County, NY; died on 14 Mar 1970 in Niagara Falls Memorial Hospital, Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 3/16/1970

WENDT - Florence E. Wendt
(nee Zimmerman) of 8204 Krull
"Parkway, Niagara Falls passed
away at Niagara Falls Memorh!
Hospital Saturday, March 14,
1970 She leaves her husband
Walter J. Wendt, two sons Robert
W., North Tonawanda, W.
Roger, Sanborn; two daughters
Mrs. Stanley (Jeanette) Sankes
?nd Mrs. Lawrence (Alice)
Wiseman of Niagara Falls. Also
survived by twelve grandchildren,
one sister Mrs. Mabelle
Baker, Sanborn and several
nieces and nephews. Friends
may call Monday and Tuesday
from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 o'clock
at Prudden and Kandt Funeral
Home, 242 Genesee Street
where funeral services will be
held Wednesday morning at eleven
o'clock. Interment in Trinity
Lutheran Cemetery. Memorials
may be given to Grace Lutheran
Church, Niagara Falls.

Notes:

Niagara Gazette

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Wendt will celebrate their
50th wedding anniversary Wednesday at a family din-
ner party at John's Flaming Hearth Restaurant.
Mr. and Mrs. Wendt, formerly
of Sanborn, now of
Bradenten, Fla., were married
Dec. 2, 1916 in Buffalo.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Wendt
were born in Loekport, and
lived most of their life in this
area before moving to Florida
ten years ago. Mr. Wendt
is a retired farmer.
They have four children,
Mrs. Lawrence (Alice) Wiseman,
Niagara Falls; Mrs.
Stanley (Jeanette) Sankes,
also of Niagara Falls; Robert
Wendt, North Tonawanda;
and Mr. Roger Wendt, Sanborn.
They also have 10
grandchildren.
They will return to Florida
Sunday.
The honored couple are life
members of Trinity Lutheran
Church, Loekport.

Notes:

NF Gazette

Funeral Services for John L. Wendt Tuesday Afternoon.
PEKIN, Sept. 14.-John L. Wendt, 77, prominent Pekin fruit farmer, died yesterday in a Buffalo hospital of pneumonia which developed after an accident at his home. Three weeks ago he fell down a short flight of stairs and fractured his right arm. Mr. Wendt was born December 18, 1853, the son of William and Elizabeth Walck Wendt, in the town of Wheatfield on the farm now occupied by the Niagara Falls airport. As a young man he came to Lockport where he was engaged in the grocery business in Main street for a number of years. Thirty-six years ago Mr. Wendt bought a farm on the Upper Mountain road, near Pekin, where he specialized in fruit growing. He had many customers from Niagara and Erie Counties and was well known. Surviving are one son, Walter J. Wendt of Pekin, and one brother, Albert F. Wendt of Lockport. Funeral services will be held Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at the home. Burial will be in Trinity Lutheran Cold Springs cemetery, Lockport.

Johannes married ZIMMERMAN, Bertha Wilhelmine on 8 Feb 1883 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Bertha (daughter of ZIMMERMAN, Friedrich Wilhelm and SCHULZ, Charlotte Frederike) was born on 2 Aug 1860 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY; died on 25 Apr 1937 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Niagara Gazette - 4/26/1937

BEROHOLTZ, April 26.-Mrs. William
Zimmerman Jagow, 76 years old,
a lifelong and highly respected resident
of this village, died last night
at the family home in Niagara street
after an illness of ten days.
Mrs. Jagow was born in Bergholtz
on August 2, 1860, a daughter of the
late Augusta and William Zimmerman,
and had lived her entire lire here.
She was a lifelong member of St.
Jacobi Lutheran church and a charter
member of the Ladies' Aid society of
that church. Until advanced age prevented
she had been an active worker
in the church and Aid society.
Mrs. Jagow is survived by three
sons, Benjamin, Philip and Theodore,
one granddaughter and one sister,
Mrs. Charles Jagow, all of this village.
Funeral services will be held from
the family home in Niagara street on
Wednesday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
daylight saving time, and at 2:30 from
St. Jacobi church. The Rev. Otto
Brass will officiate and interment will
be in St. Jacobi cemetery. Flowers
are gratefully declined.

Notes:

Lockport NY Union Sun Journal - 6/25/1928

FIFTEEN YEARS AGO-1913

Death announced of Wilhelm Wendt at home
of daughter, Mrs. Auguat J, Beccue of Niagara
street.

Wilhelm married WALK, Elisabeth on 14 Apr 1887 in Bergholtz, Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. Elisabeth (daughter of WALK, Christian and KLEINSCHMIDT, Wilhelmine Euphrosine) was born on 30 Dec 1829 in Wallmow, Brandenburg, Prussia; died on 1 Jul 1894 in Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Friedrich married SCHULZ, Charlotte Frederike about 1839 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany. Charlotte was born on 10 Aug 1822 in Bergholz, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany; died on 13 Sep 1887 in Town of Wheatfield, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]