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Wendell Laisure Obituary
88, of Indianapolis, passed away on December 6, 2015 at Mary Greeley Medical Center, Ames. He was born in Corunna, Ind., and was the son of Ralph Lee Laisure and Mary Pearl Harmon. Wendell was a first sergeant veteran of the U.S. Army, serving 29 years on active duty. He served in the Korean and Vietnam wars, where he earned several medals and awards. After he retired from the U.S. Army in 1972, he served as the ROTC instructor for Washington Township schools for 20 years until he retired in 1992.
Wendell served as a member of the American Legion Post No. 0391 for 41 years. He is a member of Lifepointe Church, Ames. Wendell's gentle love, patience and leadership touched the lives of his students, friends and family. His steadfast devotion to the Lord paved a spiritual legacy that his family will forever carry and emulate.
He was surpassed by his wife, Lois Elaine Laisure, married 56 years. Wendell is survived by his four children, Wendelinn VonBurg, of Deltona, Fla., Anita Laisure-LeMaster, of Ames, Michael Laisure, of South Bend, Ind., and Andrea Irvine, of Greenfield, Ind. He also leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Flanner and Buchanan - Washington Park East, on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015. Funeral service scheduled at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 14, 2015 in the funeral center. Memorial contributions can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Wendell L. Laisure. Family and friends may view and sign the online guest book at www.flannerbuchanan.com
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for Wendell Laisure
David Griswold
December 6, 2024
Rec'd reminder of previous msg to you. Miss you, Aunt Lois and Mom Greatly. Love you all very much. Give each other hugs. Until next time. Rejoice in knowing that we'll be together again someday.
D.Griswold
December 6, 2023
I've really been thinking about you alot. I miss hearing your voice and your smile. Love ya, David. Give Aunt Lois and Mom a hug for me.
David Griswold
December 6, 2022
Love you and Miss you much, you bring a smile to my face when I remember you trying to sample the honey buns as Mom and Aunt Lois were baking them. Great times.
Doug Cochrane
July 6, 2016
Just heard of 1SG Laisure's passing. He was part of my instructors while I was at North Central HS. Respected and he was a great roll model. My thoughts, although belated, are with his family.
Jane Wright Caruso
December 15, 2015
your father is now with your beautiful mother, my cousin. May he rest in eternal peace .
David Griswold
December 15, 2015
A Better Role Model, I could only think of One and you are with him now rest in his loving arms and know I Love You and Will Miss You, But I Rejoice in knowing that we will meet again.
Nellie Moore
December 15, 2015
You have our love and understanding, praying for God to be watching over you and your family, during this very hard time of your life. Much love from Nellie & all my family.
Donald Laisure ll
December 15, 2015
RIP uncle wendell you will be remembered
Mary Jo Bailey
December 15, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family
Hope Laisure Nattinger
December 15, 2015
I have such fond memories of you Uncle Wendell. You have given and been give love through out your life. Our Lord has blessed you with your great family. You will always remain in all our hearts, until we meet again . Love, Hope
Michael Laisure
December 15, 2015
A True Patriot, Warrior, Soldier's Soldier, a Mentor to Many, A Husband, a Father, An Uncle, A Grandfather, and A Great Grandfather... to me He was my DAD....God molded this MAN and we All Earned the Benefits from his handy work, Amen, and AMEN !
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