Brad E. Wendel

Brad E. Wendel obituary, Bryant, IN

Brad E. Wendel

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Brad Wendel Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home on Mar. 2, 2026.
Brad E. Wendel, age 48, of rural Bryant, IN, (New Corydon) passed away at 2:30 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at his home. He was born on Monday, August 15, 1977, in Portland, IN. Brad was a 1995 graduate of Jay County High School. He was a member of the St. Mary's Catholic Church. Brad worked at Bearcreek Farms since he was 15 years old. He also worked at EP Graphics in Berne. Brad enjoyed playing Bingo, traveling, Nascar races, and watching old movies.

He will be forever missed by his mother, Jane Catherine Wendel, New Corydon, IN, uncle, Donald Wendel, Portland, IN, cousins, Donna Wendel, New Corydon, IN, & Debbie Barnes, Decatur, IN, and several 2nd cousins.

Family and friends may gather to share and remember at Downing & Glancy Funeral Home located at 100 N Washington Street Geneva on Thursday, March 5, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A service to celebrate his life follow at 3:00 PM on Thursday, March 5, 2026 with Father Jacob Runyon officiating.

Arrangements are being handled by Downing & Glancy Funeral Home in Geneva.

Online condolences may be made at www.glancyfuneralhomes.com

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Ethel Habegger

Yesterday

I´m so sorry to hear about Brads passing. Sending my condolences to his family. I use to play bingo in Portland with Brad. He always was so kind and fun to spend time with. He sure did love his mom and Aunt. RIP Brad.

Betty Wandell

Yesterday

Broken hearted , so sorry for Mom, entire family. You will be missed so much, remembering all the good times, you, Mom, and Ruth had. I know Ruth's with you hugging you now, she loved you so much too.

Much love, hugs to family.
Your Friend, Betty and Matt

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100 N Washington Street, Geneva, IN 46740

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