Carl A. Wenkel's Obituary
Carl A. Wenkel, 77, of Columbia, IL, passed away at St. Anthony's de Greeff Hospice House, St. Louis, MO. He was born in Columbia, IL, the son of the late Elmer and Dora (Reichert) Wenkel. He was a retired Supervisor from Turner Electric Company and had been a member of American Legion Post 581 Columbia, IL, Columbia Gymnastic Association, and B.P.O.E. 2503, St. Louis, MO. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was married to Rosetta (Tebbenhoff) Wenkel, who survives him. They were married on July 3, 1954, at St. Louis, MO.
VisitationFriday, August 13, 2010 9:30 am - 10:30 amLawlor Funeral Home
Memorial ServicesFriday, August 13, 2010, 10:30 AMLawlor Funeral HomeColumbia, IllinoisPastor Matt Friz, officiating
Interment of CremainsJefferson Barracks National CemeterySt. Louis, Missouri
Memorial ContributionsTo The Carl Wenkel Family
SurvivorsWife, Rosetta V. Wenkel of Columbia, ILSon, Gary (Susan) Wenkel of Branson, MODaughter, Kimberly (Floyd) Sellers of Waterloo, ILGrandchildren, Shannon and Adam Wenkel Great-Grandson, Bobby Dyson Brother, Kenneth (Delores) Wenkel of Columbia, ILSister-In-Law, Barbara Oldani of St. Louis, MONieces and Nephews Other relatives and friends
Also Preceded In Death ByFather and Mother-In-Law, Frank (Ruth) TebbenhoffBrother-In-Law, Mickey OldaniNephew, James Wenkel
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