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Williamsburg, Virginia
NEWPORT NEWS - Donald Richard Wendt passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Monday, March 10, 2014 after a courageous thirteen year battle with cancer. Donald was born in Lebanon, PA and graduated from Valley Force Military Academy. He also graduated from the University of Richmond School of Business and was in Theta Chi fraternity. He served in the United States Army at Lockport, NY. Don was employed in marketing and real-estate for 33 years with Texaco, Inc. and upon retirement he consulted for PMI for fifteen years. Upon moving to Williamsburg, he played golf and enjoyed his friends on the golf course as much as possible. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Sallie Berkeley Wendt; a son Philip Campbell Wendt, wife Kate, and granddaughter Rose of Kansas City, MO; son Boyd Landon Wendt and wife Jillian of Herndon, VA; and two adopted by the heart grandsons Billy Lacey and Evan Graham, both of Williamsburg. A memorial service will be held at Saint Martin's Episcopal Church, 1333 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA on Saturday, March 29, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. with a reception to follow. The family requests you come expecting to celebrate the life of a Child of God. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Heritage Human Society 430 Waller Mill Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185 and Camp Lighthouse Greater Peninsula Sentara Health Foundation (Hospice Services), 6015 Poplar Hall Drive, Suite 308, Norfolk, VA 23502-3819. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.bucktroutfuneralhome.net
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Sallie and family, We are really sorry to here of Don's passing. Neil and I have had you in our prayers.
Love,
Connie & Neil
March 31, 2014
My sympathy goes out to the family during your time of grief. May God's loving-kindness comfort you and help you through this difficult time. (Psalm 119:50,76)
March 25, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the Most High God comfort you during these difficult days. (Psalm 83:18)
D McCarthy
March 19, 2014
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