March 30, 2021 at 4:33 p.m.

Charles Wendel

Obituary

Charles A. Wendel, 84, of Burksville, Kentucky, formerly of Portland and Carmel, Indiana, passed away peacefully Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at his residence.

Charles was born in Portland, Indiana, on Feb, 23, 1937, a son of the late Seraphim C. and Olive V. (Snider) Wendel. He was a graduate of Portland High School and husband of Sonya K. (Payne) Wendel who he happily married on Jan. 16, 1960, and sadly lost on April 20, 2018.

Charles was an extremely driven, hardworking, devoted father and provider. He was a social butterfly who enjoyed people and working with the public throughout his lifelong and prominent career in sales.

Charles was a meticulous gardener who took great pride in his yard and his pure bread Weimaraners, and adored taking walks with his wife.

He is survived by three sons, Dan Wendel, Devon Wendel and Dustin Wendel (wife: Kristine); two daughters, Daphne Marks and Debrah Curtis (husband: Leslie); 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents; wife Sonya; one brother, Michael P. Wendel; and one sister, Wilma Kay (Wendel) Delauter.

Friends are invited to call Friday, April 2, 2021, from 5 to 7 p.m. at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel with Pastor Jerry Zehr officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery in Redkey, Indiana.

Please be assured that for your health and safety, all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, government and local health department recommendations and guidelines are followed (county metrics maximum with social distancing, masks are to be worn while in attendance, hand sanitizer will be available, extra cleaning, and disinfecting measures have been taken).

Arrangements have been entrusted to MJS Mortuaries – Redkey Chapel.
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