Obituary of Edward George Wendt
WENDT, EDWARD GEORGE
APRIL 1, 1932 – SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
On Saturday, September 16, 2017, Edward George Wendt of Vegreville, Alberta passed away peacefully at the age of 85 years.
Edward is survived by his loving family, his daughter, Corinne (Kevin), along with their children, Serena, Jeff, Renee, Dominic, Nicolette and 2 great grandchildren, Seianna and Jessica. His daughter, Arlene (Tory) along with their children, Melanie (Andre), Derek, Joshua, Donovan (Neshia), Jaden and Lucas and 6 great grandchildren, Julian, Sebastian, Lily, Davante, Fantasia, Denzel. His son, Rusty (Barb) along with their children Lisa (Kevin), Cindy (Donald), Sonny, 11 great grandchildren, Paige, Aiden, Destiny, Rusty, Storm, Gage, Nikita, Gerald, Edge, Sonny, Kenadie, and 5 great, great grandchildren, Jada, Wyllie Jr., Jax, Flynley and Talia. Three sisters, Cora, Frieda (Garry), Amber and one brother, Gerald (Carol) and special companion Cathy MacCallum along with numerous relatives and friends.
Edward was predeceased by his loving wife, Connie, parents Edward and Augusta Wendt, 4 sisters, Myrtle, Doreen, Della, Emma and baby Wendt.
Edward (Eddie) was a homesteader in the Peace River Country, farmer, bus driver, tanker truck driver, carpenter, business man, bowling proprietor, a man of many, many talents. He married Connie Becker, his loving wife of 50 years on October 2, 1959. After her passing, Edward united with his childhood sweetheart, Cathyrn MacCallum for the last 5 years. Eddie was a loving, hard working, creative, outdoor, quiet, fun, music loving, family man. He loved having friends and family in his life. Eddie was born at home in Highvale, lived in Highvale, Reno, Wetaskiwin and Vegreville areas.
A Celebration Of Life will be held on Thursday, September 21, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at Autumn Rose Funeral Home, 5036-51 Ave., Vegreville, Alberta with Reverend Laureta Blondin officiating. Interment to follow in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Edward may be made to Youth Bowling Vegreville c/o Box 675, Vegreville, AB.,T9C 1R7.
