Norman Slim Wendell, Sr. 85, of Lancaster, passed away on Saturday, July 11, 2015, at the Pickering House. Hes gone to see Poopsie.
He was a jack of all trades, including machinist, blacksmith, and gunsmith to name a few. He also volunteered countless hours with the Lancaster Parks. Norman spent his life sharing his knowledge with others.
He is survived by his daughter, Noreen (Tony) Angeletti of Newark; son, Bryan Wendell of Lancaster; grandchildren, Michelle Wendell, Chip (Keeley) Hankinson, Bernadette Bowlby, Jill (Andy) Ridenour, Joshua (Menerva) Hankinson, Nikki Wendell, Travis Wendell, Kaylie (Rich) Allen, Lena (Zack) Hale, Whitney (Bob) Severance, Anthony (Angie) Angeletti , Cody (Melanie) Wendell, Wesley Wendell, and Tyler Wendell; and 21 great grandchildren.
Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Wendell; parents, Isabelle and Paul Wendell; son, Norman Wendell, Jr.; daughter, Kathleen Wallace; and sister, Carolyn Wendell.
Special thank you to Debbie Carney and the Pickering House for the wonderful care they provided.
Funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM Thursday at the FRANK E. SMITH FUNERAL HOME, Lancaster. Burial will follow in Floral Hills Memory Gardens, Lancaster. Friends may visit from 2-4 and 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Fairfield Medical Center, Palliative Care Unit, 401 N. Ewing St, Lancaster, Ohio 43130.
Funeral Service
10:00 AM ,Thursday, July 16, 2015
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130
Visitation
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM ,Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130
Visitation
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM ,Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Frank E. Smith Funeral Home
405 N. Columbus St Lancaster, OH 43130