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Michael Wendlandt, 69, of Stewart

Michael Wendlandt

Michael Wendlandt age 69, of Stewart, passed away Sunday, Nov. 4, at Mayo Clinic Hospital-Rochester, St. Mary’s Campus in Rochester. A memorial service was held Thursday, Nov. 8, 11a.m., at Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe, with interment in Evergreen Cemetery in Boon Lake Township, Renville County.
Pastor Katherine Rood was the officiating clergy.
Twyla Kirkeby was the organist. “Amazing Grace,” and “On Eagles Wings” were the congregational hymns.
Tara Severson delivered the eulogy.
Erin Abbott and Jason Abbott were the urn-bearers. Hutchinson Memorial Rifle Squad provided military honors.
Michael C. Wendlandt was born Aug. 23, 1949, in New Ulm. He was the son of Raymond and Lena (Riebe) Wendlandt. Mr. Wendlandt was baptized as an infant, and was confirmed in his faith as a youth, both at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Stewart. He was a graduate of the Stewart High School Class of 1968.
Mr. Wendlandt entered active military service in the United States Army Feb. 26, 1969, and served his country during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal W/60, Vietnam Service Medal, and two Overseas Bars. Mr. Wendlandt received honorable discharge Sept. 23, 1971, at Camp McCoy, Wis., and achieved the rank of SP4.
On July 25, 1973, Michael was united in marriage to JoAnn Wendlandt at Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe. This marriage was blessed with three children, Erin, Laura and Michaela. He and JoAnn resided in rural Stewart. They shared 45 years of marriage.
Mr. Wendlandt had a passion for farming in Boon Lake Township. He was a past commander for VFW - Post 906 Charles Mc Laughlin in Hutchinson. He was also a member of Christ Lutheran Church in Glencoe.
Mr. Wendlandt was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and golfing. He had a special talent for woodworking. Mr. Wendlandt especially enjoyed taking road trips with his family and friends. He was also a Les Kouba fan and collected his prints.
Blessed be his memory. Mr. Wendlandt is survived by his loving wife, JoAnn Wendlandt of Stewart; children, Erin Abbott and her husband, Jason, of Big Lake, Laura Schmidt and her husband, Jake, of Anoka, Michaela Wendlandt, of Luverne; grandchildren, Brendan McKenna, Shannon McKenna, Jordan Abbott, James Wendlandt, William Schmidt, Haleigh Schmidt; sister, Noreen Curry and her husband, Dennis, of St. James; brother, Calvin Wendlandt and his wife, Lois of Dubuque; mother-in-law, LaDonna Oberlin; nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Mr. Wendlandt is preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Lena Wendlandt; sister, Elvera Trettin; father-in-law, Laurence Oberlin.
Arrangements were handled by the Dobratz-Hantge Chapels in Hutchinson. Online obituaries and guest book is available at www.hantge.com