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Wendell Hisle Obituary
Phoenix - Wendell Hisle, 72, passed away September 25. 2020. Born in Cincinnati,OH, he was predeceased by his sister Barbara Cole, and parents John and Sarah.
Survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Heidemarie, daughter, Dana Hosea, 4 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Wendell attended Holmes High School where he found his love for music as a member of the concert and marching bands.
He graduated from Howard University in Washington with a BA in Accounting.
From 1971-77, he proudly served as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Navy. On the USS Vesole (DD-878) .
Wendell held financial positions in various large companies, ending his career as Senior VP, Wedbush Securities in Scottsdale, AZ.
After retirement, Wendell and Heidi enjoyed golf and traveling. Wendell will be missed for his great spirit, sound advice, generous nature and his love for others.
The US Navy will facilitate a burial at sea ceremony for Wendell's remains.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled for a later date.
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Memories and Condolences
for Wendell Hisle
Sarah Davidson
October 7, 2024
I looked at our photos from college (Howard University) and I smiled. Blessed to have known you buddy. Continue to rest in peace.
Sarah Davidson
February 15, 2024
Sarah Davidson
February 15, 2024
Sarah Davidson
February 15, 2024
Wendell and I met on the train when we both headed to Howard University as freshmen. The train started in TX, picked up me and Willie Harper in AR; stopped in OK and picked up more freshmen. Headed to KY and picked up Wendell. By the time we arrived at HU, there were about 21 of us. We became besties. We were family. We hung out together. Wendell gave me his high school photo to seal our friendship. We were never a couple, just great friends. Often, we would get our tickets for the same day so we could travel together on the school holidays. We lost contact for many many moons. About 15 or 20 years ago, we connected via social media. He told me he was married to a beautiful woman and he was living his best life. I am so very sad. Wendell was a good, good man. He was kind, decent and well bred. I was thinking about tonight and decided to goggle his name. Even though it has been many moons since we have seen each other, I feel the pain of mourning. 240-525-5739
Heidemarie Hisle
July 16, 2023
I miss you so much.
Will forever love you
Daniel I Spitler
October 2, 2022
Remembering my friend Wendell and the great times we spent on the golf course.
Pamela Spitler
September 30, 2022
I remember how much Wendell loved to cook with his green egg...We miss you Wendell, you were one of the good guys! Love ya Pam and Danny
Ruth Russo
August 31, 2022
Have Always Missed You ... Always Loved
Ruth Russo
April 4, 2022
HAD NO CLUE UNTIL JUST THIS MOMENT THAT YOU HAD PASSED ... YOU WERE AN ALL AROUND GREAT HUMAN BEING ... R. I. P. SWEET WENDELL ... SENT WITH MUCH LOVE YOU WILL BE MISSED DEEPLY ...
Al Owens
January 18, 2021
I was startled to discover that my old friend had died a number of months ago. Wendell and I became friends during the summer months of 1980. Together, as energetic young men, we experienced many, many happy hours. He was a true inspiration. A warm, mild-mannered guy who always put a smile on my face - and good thoughts in my head. Wendell, I'll miss you, my man! I am deeply saddened by your passing.
Bill Wells
November 8, 2020
Shocked and saddened learning about Wendell's recent passing. Truly a lively spirit and wonderfully open, warm personality and long-time friend. I'm in disbelief and praying for his wife Heidi and his daughter. Lots of great memories of fun times together while living in Des Moines, IA as well as his visit to see my wife and I after we moved to the East Coast (NJ). I'm glad I was able to visit both he and Heidi once in Phoenix and will cherish this memory as well. Wendell was definitely too young and vibrant to leave us and he is in God's hands now. I'm still just in disbelief.
Francis M Foster Jr
October 16, 2020
Appreciate my cousin and knowing him while he was on this planet. Veteran like myself he paid the price for God and country. He had a great sense of humor, that sense of gab,& how much he loved his wife Heidi and his family. He will always be in our hearts and remembering that smile of his.
Beatrice Banks
October 13, 2020
You have my sincere Sympathy. I was a classmate of his sister Barbara. May God comfort you during this time of sadness.
Mike and Susan Dilts Sipple
October 12, 2020
Wendell and our family go way back to the 60's as we were neighbors and friends. My mother and all of us loved his parents John and Sarah and our great friend, sister Barbara. Wendell was a very wonderful boy growing up and very respectful and successful man. We all loved calling him friend. So glad that my sister and I got to see Wendell and Heidi in their home. He opened the door with a Holmes Bulldog Hat on. He always made us laugh. We loved him and his family!
Mabel ( Ferrell) Kelley
October 11, 2020
My SINCERE CONDOLENCES to Heidi & Dana. Beautiful tribute to a Great classmate & friend.
Ray Lewis
October 11, 2020
From youthful, fun days in the Midwest, college years in DC, his voyages around the world in the Navy, a rich professional career, and a loving life and marriage with Heidi in Phoenix, Wendell remained a smart, kind, good-natured and considerate friend. Blessings to his memory, spirit, and family.
Daniel I Spitler
October 8, 2020
We will always remember the vacations that we took together. It was great fun golfing together, while exploring the sites in California, Oregon and Utah. Wendell was a good friend who left us too soon.
Pam & Danny Spitler
October 7, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Dell Ray Adams
October 7, 2020
I had the pleasure and honor of knowing Wendell since we meet in Knoxville, TN in the late 1970's early 1980's. We kept in touch throughout the years and played golf on my visits to Phoenix. A mutual friend John Harshaw and I were co-best men at his wedding. Wendell will be greatly missed, loved, and respected by many. My heart goes out to Heidi and the entire Hisle family.
Love and Blessings,
Dell Ray Adams, 'Signature On Check."
Mark and Cindy Cacciatore
October 7, 2020
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. It was shocking news to hear and our deepest sympathies go out to Heidi and the family, in the short time that we've known Wendell he made an impression such a gentle kind person, that would be our lasting memory of Wendell. Our love to Heidi and the family, Mark and Cindy Cacciatore.
Terri Hawkins
October 7, 2020
Wendell was such a wonderful and loving soul. He always put a smile on my face and in my heart. He will be missed.
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