Wendell Rockwell

Wendell G. (Wendy) Rockwell, age 73, of rural Portland passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026, in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. 

She was born in Berwind, West Virginia, on Dec. 13, 1952, the daughter of Alfred and Mossie (Collins) Shrader. She was married on Dec. 2, 1972, to Vernon Rockwell who survives. 

She was retired and was a member of First Church of Christ, Women’s VFW in Fort Recovery and enjoyed knitting and playing cards.

Surviving is her husband Vernon; two sons, Ryan Rockwell (wife: Beth) of Portland and Chris Rockwell (wife: Carla) of St. Henry, Ohio; sister Maidria Rodeheffer of Greenville; six grandchildren, Jonathan Rockwell (wife: Madison), Elizabeth Rockwell, Keith Rinker, Mitchell Rockwell, Courtney Rockwell and Lillian Rockwell; two great-grandchildren, Calvin and Delilah Rockwell; two sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. 

She was preceded in death by two brothers. Jim and Roger Shrader; and two sisters, Judy Huff and Betty Allen.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 16, at 6 p.m. in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Gil Alicea presiding. Visitation will be on Friday from 3 to 6 p.m. 

Memorials can be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com.