Jacqueline Jackie (Knust) Wendel

Jacqueline Jackie (Knust) Wendel obituary, Omaha, NE

Jacqueline Jackie (Knust) Wendel

Jacqueline (Knust) Wendel Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from May 29 to May 31, 2023.
Jacqueline "Jackie" (Knust) Wendel, 39, of Omaha, NE, passed away on May 29, 2023, surrounded by her family. Jackie was born on May 27, 1984, in Lincoln, NE, to Chris and Kathy Knust.

Jackie was a fun-loving, strong-willed, and caring individual. She excelled in softball and basketball through high school. She loved her family, Kacey Musgrave's music, Pibb Xtra, and dogs.

Jackie is survived by her loving husband, Ross Wendel, and her son, Kaiden Wendel. She is also survived by her grandmothers, Diane Knust and Carol Pfannenstiel, and by her parents, Chris and Kathy Knust, her brother Curtis Knust, and her brother Tyler Knust and his wife Ashley, as well as her nephews Brady, Emmett, and Kyrie. Jackie was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Ron Knust and Ernie Pfannenstiel.

Private services for family only will be held to honor Jackie's life. In lieu of flowers, please send memorials in her honor to an account established for the benefit of her minor son, Kaiden Wendel, at Ameriprise Financial, 15858 West Dodge Road, Suite 100, Omaha, NE Attn: Chris Knust.

Jackie donated her eyes, tissues, and organs through DONATE LIFE. Jackie will always be remembered for her infectious smile, kind heart, and love of life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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Laura Lewis-Walcott

May 30, 2023

So extremely devastating. We are all sending prayers & our deepest condolences to the entire family. Jackie may be gone, but never forgotten. Much love, Laura Walcott (& the entire Hirsch family).

The Bicak family

May 30, 2023

We were saddened to hear this. She had such an infectious smile, she will be remembered fondly. So sorry for your loss and you will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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