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Robert Wendling Obituary

Wendling, Robert J. 82, Army Veteran of Korean War; beloved husband of the late Norma Jean (nee Martin); loving father of Michael (Dianne), Thomas (Monica), Joseph (Shawn), Valerie Elam and Michelle (Thomas) Herbst; dearest grandfather of 15; great-grandfather of 11; fond brother of the late Edward (Gertrude) and the late Donald; proud uncle of many nieces and nephews; close friend of many. Funeral Monday 9:15 a.m. from Blake-Lamb Funeral Home, 4727 W. 103rd St., Oak Lawn to St. Bede the Venerable Church, Mass 10:00 a.m. Interment Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Visitation Sunday 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. For info (708)636-1193 or www.blakelamboaklawn.com



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Published by Chicago Sun-Times on Sep. 11, 2015.

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Andrew Elam

October 23, 2015

Dear,Grandpa

Grandpa I love you very very much and if you reading this from up above i want you to know it is from the heart. I always used to love the way you made em laugh, I love all the tricks that you used to fool me with, I love the finger one the most oh you got me all the time. The handshake one that made me feel like i was strong got me a little giggle all the time. I just want you to know that i will always love you heaven and back. and i want you to know that when i have kids i am going to show them the tricks you fooled me with and tell them how great of a man you really are. Grandpa i love you very very much and i want you to know the time is near for me i am going to you and grandma for all the good luck.



I love you Grandpa

Valerie Elam

September 30, 2015

My dad made a difference in his family, community, and country his participation in each; shows strongly now after his death. I take from him a message of hope that each of us can make a difference in others lives.God bless Dad; your life still lives on. I love you Valerie

Michelle Herbst

September 25, 2015

I love you Dad!

Tom Lally

September 15, 2015

My folks bought their (3rd) house on Kenneth in 1972. Not soon afterwards I met Mr. Wendling for the first time washing his car in the alley. What a great guy. Taking away from his task at hand to show me his new set of wheels and explaining the pros and cons of keeping a car or trading one in for a newer model.I would always strain my neck when I would see one of his cars sticking out into the alley. Hoping that he was out there as well so I could get a few words of wisdom from such a great man. As a friend and a neighbor to my Mom and Dad and brothers and sisters, Mr. Wendling you were "The Best of the Best" Condolences from the Lally Family and Thank you for your Service to our country.

Rob Sipek

September 13, 2015

Sorry I could not have made it to the wake.
I will keep your family in my prayers.

Linda/Bob Herbst

September 11, 2015

Our Deepest Condolences to the Wendling family. Mr. Wendling will always be fondly remembered with a smile. He had a wonderful sense of humor and could always make you laugh. He was a joy to be around. He will truly be missed.

Linda/Bob Herbst

September 11, 2015

Our Deepest Condolences to Mr. Wendling's family. We will always remember Mr. Wendling with a smile. He had a wonderful sense of humor. He lit up a room with his smile and was a joy to be around. He could always make you laugh.
He will be truly missed.

Joe von Wahlde

September 11, 2015

Mr. Wendling was a very nice, caring, and all around great guy! He could always boost your spirits with good joke. He was always willing to help. He was a great neighbor and friend to our family while living on Kenneth and a great support and help to my Mom after my Dad passed away. My fond memory of Mr. Wendling is that he always used to call me "Baldy von Wahlde" in the summer when I got a crew cut when I was eight years old or so. I will miss him. The Wendling Family are in my prayers.

Chris Kavanaugh

September 11, 2015

I agree with Kathy S. The neighborhood was close and Mr. Wendling was always there to help. I remember that he was a great carpenter. After my Dad died he would help my Mom if she needed it. He is in a better place and I know that he is happy to be with his wife, Norma. God bless him!

Kathy Szatkowski-Gowgiel

September 10, 2015

Mr. Wendling was a great neighbor to all especially to my parents. Our parents all moved onto Kenneth Avenue at the same time in the late '50s and just a wonderful sense of family remained on that block for over 40 years. I have such fond memories of Mr. Wendling especially when he helped my dad build a ramp for my mom in 2002 and when I was visiting my dad back in 2003-2012. Mr. Wendling was wonderful to talk to.

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4727 West 103rd Street, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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