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John “Buzz” Wendt

Birth	:	10 Aug 1932 Irwin, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	30 Dec 2020 Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.6519012, -95.5233002
Description	:	John "Buzz" Wendt Sr. August 10, 1932 - December 30, 2020 John "Buzz" Wendt , son of John & Elsie (Thompson) Wendt, was born Aug. 10,1932 in Irwin, Iowa. He attended grade school, at the country school just down from where he lived, north of Panama, Iowa. He also graduated from Panama school. On February 23, 1952 Buzz was united in marriage to Elaine Thielen at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. Buzz and Elaine resided in Portsmouth and eight children were born to this union: Susan, Lucy, John, Karen, Larry, Peg, Bev and Traci. Buzz started farming... Read More	John "Buzz" Wendt Sr. August 10, 1932 - December 30, 2020 John "Buzz" Wendt , son of John & Elsie (Thompson) Wendt, was born Aug. 10,1932 in Irwin, Iowa. He attended grade school, at the country school just down from where he lived, north of Panama, Iowa. He also graduated from Panama school. On February 23, 1952 Buzz was united in marriage to Elaine Thielen at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Portsmouth, Iowa. Buzz and Elaine resided in Portsmouth and eight children were born to this union: Susan, Lucy, John, Karen, Larry, Peg, Bev and Traci. Buzz started farming at the age of 18 when his father passed away. He also did custom grinding and worked part time at the elevator in Portsmouth. He coached little league baseball and loved watching his children and grandchildren play sports. He was one of the biggest Cyclone fans in Shelby county. No matter the sport, Buzz was sure to be in the crowd. He served on multiple boards, was the fire chief and served on wild life organizations. He enjoyed hunting over the years with friends. One of his favorite things to do was smoke the meat for the annual stag. He died in his home on December 30,2020 attaining the age of 88 years, four months and 20 days. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children Karen (Burk), Susan(Buck), Lucy(Knauss), son in laws Pat Burk and Steve Buck, daughter in law Rhonda Wendt, grandchildren P.J Burk, Adam Barta, Nick Wendt, Brad Knauss, great grandchildren Abby Buck and Georgia Berry. He is survived by his wife Elaine of 68 years, children John & his wife Mary Ann(Koch)Wendt of Panama, Ia, Larry & his wife Jeana(Knoble) Wendt of Ceresco, Ne, Peg & her husband Bob Barta of Salado Tx, Bev & her husband Rich Priestly of Salado Tx, Traci Schuning and her husband Trent of Portsmouth, Ia; 18 grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends. Visitation JAN 1. 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Pauley Jones Funeral Home - 1304 Ninth Street - Harlan, IA 51537 Private Family Mass of Christian Burial JAN 2. 11:00 AM St. Mary Our Lady of Fatima - Portsmouth, IA Burial St. Mary's Cemetery - 412 4th Street - Portsmouth, IA 51565

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Where is John “Buzz” Wendt's memorial?
John “Buzz” Wendt's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA.
When did John “Buzz” Wendt death?
John “Buzz” Wendt death on 30 Dec 2020 in Portsmouth, Shelby County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the John “Buzz” Wendt's memorial?
Latitude: 41.6519012
Longitude: -95.5233002

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Elaine Magdeline Thielen Wendt

(1933 - 2021)

Siblings

Ruth Ann Wendt Gau

(1921 - 1994)

James Sidney “Jim” Wendt

(1924 - 2005)

Children

Susan Elizabeth Wendt Buck

(1952 - 2017)

Lucy Ann Wendt Knauss

(1953 - 2018)

Larry J Wendt

(1957 - unknow)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Saint Mary's Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6519012, -95.5233002

2. Cass Township Cemetery
Portsmouth, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6272115, -95.4958362

3. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

4. Ellison Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6561012, -95.6260986

5. Washington Township Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7305984, -95.4867020

6. Hawkins Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6458800, -95.6355000

7. Saint Marys Cemetery
Panama, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7332993, -95.4811020

8. Lincoln Township Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6422005, -95.4028015

9. Lytle Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

10. Schley Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

11. Valley View Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

12. Mefferd Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7132200, -95.6576200

13. Saint Boniface Cemetery
Westphalia, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7219009, -95.3944016

14. Henderson Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6257000, -95.6794000

15. Cowan-Pardee Cemetery
Woodbine, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6976500, -95.6765000

16. Bethel Cemetery
Logan, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6239014, -95.6999969

17. Cox Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5391998, -95.6418991

18. Champlin Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5121994, -95.5766983

19. Harlan Cemetery
Harlan, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6594505, -95.3281403

20. Spears-Graybill Cemetery
Yorkshire, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5097008, -95.5811005

21. Saint Joseph Cemetery
Earling, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7797012, -95.4207993

22. Greenwood Cemetery
Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6729660, -95.7257690

23. Heine Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5277500, -95.4033000

24. Shelby Cemetery
Shelby, Shelby County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108