From the Eau Claire
Leader-Telegram
Jack K. Wendt
Jack K. Wendt,
78, of Lake Hallie, died at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 5,
2020, under the care of St. Joseph's Hospice.
Jack was born September 3, 1941, in Wauwatosa, WI to Frank and Armetta
(Hibbard) Wendt. His family moved to Eau Claire, where he graduated from
Memorial High School. Following high school he served in the U.S. Navy
until 1962.
On March 23, 1963, he married Ellen Mastin at North Presbyterian Church
in Eau Claire. They moved to St. Croix County in the late 80's and in
2010 moved back to Eau Claire. Jack worked as a mason with Bricklayers
Union Local 19.
In 2010, Jack and Ellen moved to Lake Hallie. Jack enjoyed golfing,
hunting, fishing trips with the boys to Canada, and spending time with
his family, grandkids and church family. He was an active member and
helped build Bethel Church in Eau Claire.
Jack is survived by his wife of 57 years, Ellen; children, Michael of
Cleveland, OH, John of Boyd, Jackie (Jamie) Bark of New Richmond, and
Jeff of Northfield, MN; grandchildren, Tyler, Jack, Noah, Sally, Finn
and Bo Wendt, and Maddie and Gabbie Bark, sister, Lorraine (Jim) DeWare;
and many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter-in-law, Tiffany
Wendt.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
To protect the health and safety of all, services are currently being
limited as required by state and local authorities and the CDC.
Expressions of sympathy during this time can be left on the condolences
page available with the obituary on our website, www.pedersonvolker.com.
Pederson-Volker Funeral Chapel & Cremation Services, Chippewa Falls is
serving the family.