Wendell C. Shamplo

1926 - 2020

Wendell C. Shamplo, age 93, of North Platte, NE a good and faithful servant was called home to heaven on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Emerald Care Center, Cozad, NE.  Wendell was born to Clifford and Viva (Laser) Shamplo on October 19, 1926 in Prattville, MI.

He entered the United States Army at age 18 and was honorably discharged on December 4, 1946.  On July 2, 1949 Wendell was united in marriage to Theresa M. Toner.  To this union two sons and one daughter were born:  Michael, Wendellynn and James Dean.

In 1955 they moved to Cypress, CA where he worked as a machinist for Armco Steel and retired in 1979.  He was an active Deacon at 1st Baptist Church of Cypress and later Emanuel Baptist.  Moving to North Platte in 1996 he joined Calvary Baptist Church where he was active in many areas and especially enjoyed being the Sunday School Director and soundman for church services.  For many years he volunteered at the Salvation Army was involved as a mentor with children for several years.  He loved working in his garage on many projects and playing Canasta with family.

Wendell is survived by his wife, Theresa; son, Michael of North Platte; daughter, Wende (Patrick) Bailey of North Platte; and son James of Anaheim, CA; granddaughter, Elizabeth (Justin) Buhlke of North Platte; grandson, Sean (Sage) Bailey of Bellevue, NE; great-grandson, Greyson Buhlke of North Platte; sisters, Beverly Mullaly of Hudson, MI, Joyce Shannon of Pittsford, MI; brother, James Shamplo of Hillsdale, MI; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Dean; sister-in-law, Effie Shamplo; sister, Margaret Bonner; brothers-in-law, Robert Bonner, John Mullaly and Bob Shannon; and sister-in-law, Marion Shamplo.

Memorial service will be at 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at Carpenter Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dave Logsdon officiating. Burial of ashes will follow at Fort McPherson National Cemetery near Maxwell with Full Military Honors provided by the United States Army and the North Platte Veterans Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church North Platte, NE, or The Salvation Army.  Online condolences can be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com.  Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.