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George F. Wendt

Chicago, Illinois

Oct 3, 1947 – Sep 11, 2021 (Age 73)

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BORN
October 3, 1947
DIED
September 11, 2021
AGE
73
LOCATION
Chicago, Illinois

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George Frederick Wendt, PhD of River Forest, IL died 9/11/2021 at the age of 73

George was raised in River Forest, attended St. Vincent Ferrer Grade School, Fenwick High School, University of Minnesota, and earned both Master and Doctorate degrees from Loyola University Chicago.   He...

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Heartfelt condolences go out to George's immediate and extended family. What an amazing person who will be missed! So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you.

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Our memories of sunny days, clear and cool water, fun and lasting friendships while participating in the Riverside Golf Club's winning swim teams will never fade and will always comfort us all. We send our love to George, Annie, Dan, Matt and Kate, the grandkids and George's brothers and sisters. Sincerely, The Pauls: Debbie, Susie, Jimmy, Billy, Gina & Tom.

So very many vivid memories of George and his siblings as we all persevered under Dan O'Briens practices and meets at the RGC "back in the day". Sunday was family day where all the parents rooted during the meets. His Mom, Virginia, pinned all the meet ribbons to her blouse; she had many!. Sunday evenings were also great as we all dined together for dinner.

Warmest heartfelt thoughts for all the Wendts.

My deepest condolences go out to the Wendt family. I can still picture him and the rest of the family poolside at RGC. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and the days ahead.

An excellent teacher not only of academia but for life choices. George enthusiastically encouraged the pursuit of open water swimming which was the best advice I ever received.

Condolences to the Wendt family on the sudden and unexpected passing of George, a Renaissance man to be sure. I will remember him and say his name. May happy memories leaven your grief; and may you find some solace in knowing that his passage came while he was doing something that he knew well and loved.

George and I were in many classes together at Fenwick. Athough I never got to know him well, and I hadn't seen him since 1965, I vividly recall what a gentleman he was--a really good guy.