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Charles Harry “C.H./Chuck” Wendel

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Birth	:	13 Feb 1939 Otter Creek Township, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	12 Aug 2019 Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Raetz Cemetery, Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.9928017, -91.8977966
Description	:	Charles H. Wendel, noted author and life-long supporter of Midwest Old Threshes died Monday, August 12, 2019 after battling acute pneumonia and kidney failure. Charles H. Wendel (Chuck) was born February 13, 1939 to Harry and Letha Risdal Wendel in Eastern Iowa. It was here that he tended to the family farm and first began to foster his love for machines and farm equipment. By trade, he worked as a union electrician. His love for machines manifested itself in the form of his first authored book: Power in the Past published in... Read More	Charles H. Wendel, noted author and life-long supporter of Midwest Old Threshes died Monday, August 12, 2019 after battling acute pneumonia and kidney failure. Charles H. Wendel (Chuck) was born February 13, 1939 to Harry and Letha Risdal Wendel in Eastern Iowa. It was here that he tended to the family farm and first began to foster his love for machines and farm equipment. By trade, he worked as a union electrician. His love for machines manifested itself in the form of his first authored book: Power in the Past published in 1971. He continued writing for more than 40 years, books that document the development and use of farm and industrial machinery. His Gas Engines Since 1872 is still in demand and can never be replicated as most of the research used to write it is no longer available. He is the author of more than 31 books, his last being An Illustrated History of the Steam Locomotive. In recent years Chuck was instrumental in establishing The Printers Hall in Museum B at Old Threshers. He conducted several tours abroad to Europe and Australia. His books are well known world-wide. He is survived by his wife, Judith, and his children Rosalyn, Lisa, and Steve along with his grandchildren Grace, Ben, Mary Alice, Brett, and Chase. Anyone who ever met Chuck was often taken aback by both his intellect and passion for learning. Whether it was a quick-witted joke or an interesting antidote about his many travels, there was never a dull moment with Chuck. He loved his family and would do anything for them. Charles’ funeral will take place Saturday August 17th, 2019 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids, Iowa beginning at 10:30 a.m. Interment will be held at Raetz Cemetery, rural Atkins. Visitation will be held from 5:00 until 7:00 PM on Friday at the Phillips Funeral Home Chapel (212 E. 6th Street) in Vinton. The family welcomes those who want to gather in prayer for Chuck, knowing he has found peace, and wishes to celebrate the life of such a caring and engaging family member. There are numerous websites describing Chuck’s contributions to the history of agricultural machines, tractors, and tools. Phillips Funeral Home Iowa, Birth Records Name Charles Harry Wendel Event Type Birth Event Date 13 Feb 1939 Event Place Otter Creek Township, Linn, Iowa, United States Event Place (Original) Otter Creek, Linn Gender Male Father's Name Harry August Wendel Father's Birthplace Atkins Father's Age 34 Father's Birth Year (Estimated) 1905 Mother's Name Letha Doris Risdal Mother's Birthplace Newhall Mother's Age 29 Mother's Birth Year (Estimated) 1910

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Charles Harry “C.H./Chuck” Wendel's memorial is located at: Raetz Cemetery, Atkins, Benton County, USA.
When did Charles Harry “C.H./Chuck” Wendel death?
Charles Harry “C.H./Chuck” Wendel death on 12 Aug 2019 in Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.9928017
Longitude: -91.8977966

Family Members:

Parent

Harry A Wendel

(1904 - 1981)

Letha Doris Risdal Wendel

(1909 - 1993)

Siblings

Glenn A Wendel

(1940 - 1940)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Raetz Cemetery
Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9928017, -91.8977966

2. Saint Stephens Lutheran Cemetery
Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9814987, -91.8720016

3. Fix Cemetery
Atkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0194431, -91.9251814

4. Wagner Cemetery
Newhall, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9848870, -91.9420910

5. Parkers Grove Cemetery
Shellsburg, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0555992, -91.9028015

6. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Cedar Rapids, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9710999, -91.8163986

7. Sisley Grove Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9636002, -91.8091965

8. Saint Johns Lutheran Cemetery
Newhall, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9933014, -92.0093994

9. Norway Cemetery
Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9093300, -91.9256200

10. Saint Michael's Cemetery
Norway, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9091988, -91.9263992

11. Crawford Cemetery
Shellsburg, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0873200, -91.8497200

12. Fairfax Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9286003, -91.7928009

13. Prairie Cemetery
Van Horne, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9626440, -92.0282390

14. Spring Grove Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0303001, -91.7683029

15. Dickenson Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0741997, -91.8086014

16. Palo Cemetery
Palo, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0606003, -91.7893982

17. Oakwood Cemetery
Shellsburg, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0978012, -91.8863983

18. Salem Cemetery
Van Horne, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9928017, -92.0421982

19. Saint Patricks and Saint Pauls Cemetery
Watkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8986800, -91.9728000

20. Mound Cemetery
Watkins, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8972015, -91.9713974

21. Strawn Cemetery
Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0971985, -91.8289032

22. Saint Patricks Cemetery
Fairfax, Linn County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8946991, -91.7936020

23. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Shellsburg, Benton County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1183840, -91.8965000

24. Linwood Cemetery
Iowa County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8613200, -91.8887900