Jan. 24, 2024
Wallace “Wally” Wendorff, 82, of Glencoe passed away Jan. 24. Memorial service was Monda at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe, with interment following in the church cemetery. Clergy officiating was the Rev. Daniel Welch. Organist was Paul Otte. Congregational hymns were “What A Friend We Have In Jesus,” “ On Eagle’s Wings,” “How Great Thou Art” and “I’m But A Stranger Here.” Urn bearers were Wally’s grandchildren, Mitchell Boesche and Hannah Boesche.
Wally was born April 12, 1941, in Hutchinson, the son of William and Margaret (Schmeling) Wendorff. He was baptized as an infant and later confirmed in his faith as a youth on May 20, 1956, both at Immanuel Ev. Lutheran Church in Acoma Township. Wally received his education in Hutchinson and graduated with the Hutchinson High School class of 1958.
Wally was united in marriage to Janet Abram on July 28, 1962, at Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Acoma Township. The couple made their home on a farm near Cedar Mills, and later moved to Glencoe. Their marriage was blessed with two children, Mark and Kris. Wally and Janet shared over 61 years together.
Wally was employed at Green Giant in Glencoe for 34 years, retiring in 2002. He was an active member at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Glencoe.
Wally enjoyed going to the lake and fishing. He enjoyed camping at “Cozy Corners” in Richmond. Wally and Janet enjoyed Arizona’s warmer weather during the winter months for many years. Time spent traveling and going on bus trips was time well spent. His trip to Hawaii, though, was his favorite. Wally also enjoyed reading when he had downtime, watching NASCAR, cheering on the Minnesota Twins and attending Plato Blue Jay baseball games. Wally cherished the time he spent with his family and friends.
Blessed be his memory.
Wally is survived by wife, Janet Wendorff of Glencoe; children, Mark Wendorff and his special friend, Kerry, and her son, Cody, of Stewart; Kris Boesche and her husband, Brad of Plato; grandchildren, Mitchell Boesche and Hannah Boesche; brother, Willard Wendorff and his wife, Renee of Hutchinson; sister, Diane Soenen and her husband, Rich of Nolensville, Tennessee; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Gary Abram and his wife, Joleen, of Hutchinson, Joyce Tews and her husband, Glenn, of Hutchinson; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Wally was preceded in death by his parents, William and Margaret Wendorff; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clifford and Ella Abram; sister, Arlys Kendall; niece, Corina Kendall.
Arrangements by the Johnson-McBride Funeral Chapel in Glencoe. Online obituaries and guest book available at www.mcbridechapel.com.
