Gordon "Gordy" A. Wendt

Gordon “Gordy” A. Wendt, 85, formerly of 366 Boyd Street, Fond du Lac, most recently a resident of Grancare Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, died early Monday morning, December 6, 2010.He was born on June 17, 1925, in the Township of Bloomfield, Wisconsin, a son of Fred W. and Ella H. Henschel Wendt.On September 16, 1950, he married Arlene D. Rusch, who preceded him in death on August 28, 2004.Gordy owned and operated Wendt’s Appraisal Service. He was a former city clerk/ treasurer, and loan officer at Community Savings and Loan. He previously served on the Board of Directors for Agri-Land Co-op and Fond du Lac Credit Union. He was a proud member of the Fond du Lac Noon Lion’s Club for over 35 years. Gordy was an avid fisherman, catching a few fish, but mostly fresh air. A longtime member of Hope Lutheran Church, Gordy served on several committees, the elder board, attended men’s bible study and ushered for 40 years.Gordy instilled a lasting legacy for his family with their annual cottage vacations at Silver Lake for over 35 years which his family will continue for years to come.He is survived by four children: Dean (Jane) Wendt of Fond du Lac, Mark (Nancy) Wendt of Waukesha, Jim (Patty) Wendt of Oregon, Wisconsin, and David (Tana) Wendt of McFarland; eight grandchildren: Dylan (fiancee Kelly Christie), Justin (Catherine), Michael, Ashley, Kevin, Maggie, Kayla, and Kendra; a great-granddaughter, Ella; two brothers: Robert (Esther) Wendt of Fond du Lac, and Forrest (Daveine) Wendt of Streamwood, IL; and one sister-in-law Effie Wendt of Fond du Lac.He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers: Sylvester (Linda) Wendt, and Garrett Wendt.The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 9, 2010, at Hope Lutheran Church, 260 Vincent Street, Fond du Lac, with Rev. Steve Huff officiating. Burial will follow in Rienzi Cemetery.The visitation will be from 4:00 -7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 8, 2010, at Mach Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 31 East Division Street, Fond du Lac, and on Thursday at church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.A special thanks to the wonderful staff at Grancare Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, especially Catherine Wendt.

Gordon "Gordy" A. Wendt

June 17, 1925 - December 9, 2010