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Jenny Wallenda
1927 - 2015
Jenny Wallenda
1927 - 2015
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BORN
1927
DIED
2015
Jenny Wallenda Obituary
Wallenda's nephew, Rick Wallenda, said his aunt died following a lengthy illness.
"She had a great life in entertainment, a very rewarding and rich life," he said.
Wallenda was the oldest daughter of high wire walker Karl Wallenda and grandmother of daredevil performer Nik Wallenda.
Jenny Wallenda's husband, Richard Faughnan, died in 1962 when a human pyramid collapsed. Karl Wallenda fell to his death in 1978.
Jenny Wallenda survived the invasion of Berlin by Soviet forces at the end of World War II and returned to the United States in 1947 to perform with her family. Her parents sent her to Germany to live with her grandparents in 1934 at age 6.
Jenny Wallenda walked the high wire as an adult and performed on bareback horses as a child.
According to the Sarasota Herald Tribune (http://bit.ly/1GVVgld) Wallenda advocated for causes important to the circus community in her later years and helped create the Circus Ring of Fame. She was inducted into the Ring of Fame in 2008.
Nik Wallenda paid tribute to the woman he called Oma on his Facebook page.
"She was an amazing woman who lived a truly incredible life. She will be missed everyday. Oma in your honor, I will never give up," he wrote.
MELISSA NELSON-GABRIEL, Associated Press
Copyright © 2015 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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Peggy Scheuer
April 3, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
A great loss! I knew Jenny in the 80's and 90's when she managed Show Folks Club. She was always laughing and working hard. Good memories of that time.
Rest in Peace Jenny
April 23, 2015
I lived near the Circus Trailer Park on Myrtle St. in the 60's. Jenny came to Central School and taught us Circus Acts during our recess periods. It was very special. I went to school with Tino and have seen him a few times during his visits to our area to perform. Will never forget Jenny Wallenda,so sorry. Kathie O'Ross Knaus. South Park, PA
Edie Flint
April 20, 2015
Very sorry to her about your mother passing away. Wish I could have been there for the funeral. In case you are wondering this is Edie Gilford that lived down the road for all of you on Myrtle st. That was a long time ago but the memories are still there Delilah.
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April 16, 2015
May the God of tender mercy (Psalm 83:18) grant the family peace and comfort, during this time of sorrow.
April 15, 2015
To let you know that thoughts and prayers are with the Wallenda family in your time of sorrow, Mary Chris and the entire Allied family.
The Carter Family
April 13, 2015
The death of a loved one can cause much sadness. Be assured that God is for us a refuge and strength. He is a help that is readily to be found when we experience periods of helplessness. Cherish the good memories!
April 13, 2015
My heartfelt sympathy to the family on your loss of your dear loved one who was blessed with special mightiness. May the God of all comfort, family and friends during this difficult time. Psalms 90:10
April 8, 2015
So sorry for the loss,may the love of God be with you and may He bless your efforts to cope at this time......
DANTE M MAROTTO
April 8, 2015
Wonderful Lady she Loved circus and causes to better circus arts:)
LP
April 8, 2015
When anxiety overwhelm me GOD will soothe and comfort me. (Psalm 94:19) I am sorry for your loss.
April 7, 2015
My condolences to the Wallenda Family and friends for the loss of your dear loved one. She lived a a very rewarding and rich life and is promised by God of an even richer and longer one in the future (Isaiah 65:17, Hosea 13:14) ~ Linda, Queens, NY
michelle plakas-kaiser
April 7, 2015
rip
jeanette Willey Ryder
April 7, 2015
so sorry for your loss RIP Jenny
AM
April 7, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
May
April 6, 2015
With deepest sympathy on the loss of your loved one. May it comfort you to know that she will return to the days of her youthful vigor as promised at Job 33:25.
Jw(dot)org
April 6, 2015
With deepest sympathy on the loss of a great women of a legacy in entertainment with the Wallenda family. The world will miss their talents and we look forward to seeing Jenny return to her youth and be able to enjoy life forever as God originally purposed. Job 33:25/Gen 1:28
Rod and Maureen Taliento
April 6, 2015
She was truly a great and wonderful woman. We will always be thankful that we were able to know her. Our condolences to everyone in the Wallenda Family.
Joe
April 6, 2015
Joyce
The Pearsons
April 6, 2015
Very sad news to hear about her passing. I hope to meet her in Paradise.
Kerry Gannon
April 6, 2015
The decades of entertaining millions of people the world over will never be the same. Yes Nik never give up Oma is watching. I have followed the Wallenda's for all of my life and have a very special place in my heart for the family. May God comfort you and your family at this time of great loss.
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April 6, 2015
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
April 6, 2015
I give my deepest sympathies to the Wallenda family at this time of great loss.
Sherrie Zila
April 6, 2015
Tammy, My condolences to you and the entire family. I will always have fond memories of your mother & grandfather.
With sympathy, Sherrie Mantooth Zila
April 6, 2015
My condolences to the family. May God comfort you during this difficult time. 2Cor 1:4
April 6, 2015
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
April 6, 2015
I am so sorry to hear that Jenny has died. She left many amazing memories to ponder. As you celebrate a life well lived, may you fine peace in knowing that God understands your grief and he cares. (1Peter 5:6,7)
Dwayne Bickham,Sr.
April 6, 2015
In God's care rest in peace
Mary-Jane Foote
April 5, 2015
Our love and condolences go out to the entire Wallenda family as you mourn the loss of your beloved Jenny. She will never be forgotten by all of us who love the circus.
Mary-Jane Foote, Secretary of the Wallenda Tent #15 of the Circus Fans Association of America
E R
April 5, 2015
My condolences,sorry for your loss of love one. Many memories of life together is a source of comfort. Matthew 11:28,29,30, John 11:24,25,26,
Carolyn
April 5, 2015
In memory of a wonderful talented person, may family and friends hearts be filled with wonderful memories of times together, as you celebrate a life well lived. May the words at John 3:16, sustain you as the days and weeks pass. So sorry for your loss.
Larry Snyder
April 5, 2015
My deepest sympathy for the Wallenda family. She will be greatly missed.
Cathy Bonomini-Miller
April 5, 2015
My Father knew the family very well when they would come to Cincinnati they would also visit with each other. I remember him talking about them as I grew up and the lost he felt in the 60's accident. God Bless your family at this time.
April 5, 2015
Carla and the family my deepest sympathy
on the loss of Jenny
Carla & Mike
Your friend Gloria Zucker (formily of NY now Fl)
Bill Keleher
April 5, 2015
I only met Jenny once and that was in 77-78, Carla's son Mario introduced me after working for Karl the year before.
My deepest and most sincere condolences to ALL of the Wallenda family. My thoughts are with you.
Scott Chamberland
April 5, 2015
Rest in Peace
Tischa Weathers
April 5, 2015
Love & prayers for the entire Wallenda Family. May your wonderful memories of Oma give you strength in this difficult time.
Greta Alexander
April 5, 2015
I am truly sorry for the loss of your love one.
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