Edgar R. Wendholt, 80
Edgar R. Wendholt, age 80, of Jasper, passed away at 3:45 p.m. on November 4, 2012 at Memorial Hospital in Jasper.
Edgar was born in Huntingburg, Indiana on March 3, 1932 to Hugo and Olivia (Schwartz) Wendholt. He married Catherine Dall on July 9th, 1955 at St. Ferdinand Catholic Church in Ferdinand IN.
Edgar was an Army Infantry Veteran that served in the Korean War.
He worked at Jasper Engines for over 41 years, from which he retired.
He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, the Holy Name Society, and the VFW Post 673.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and repairing small engines.
Surviving,
Wife, Catherine Wendholt, Jasper, IN
Three daughters,
- Mrs. John (Phyllis) Cooper, Lawrenceville, GA
- Mrs. Brian (Deb) Mehringer, Jasper, IN
- Mrs. Gary (Lisa) Hostetter, Jasper, IN
Two sons,
- John Wendholt and spouse Donna, Jasper, IN
- Greg Wendholt and spouse Mary, Jasper, IN
Thirteen Grandchildren:
Adrienne Webb; Aaron and Brad Cooper; Brooke Wehr; Brent Mehringer; Jarod, Evan, Kate, Scott and Ben Wendholt; Elliott, Colin, and Madelyn Hostetter
Three great grandchildren
Olivia and Abigail Wehr, Campbell Webb
Preceding Edgar in death are two brothers, Walter and Erwin Wendholt.
Funeral services for Edgar R. Wendholt will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday (November 7, 2012) at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, with entombment to follow in Fairview Cemetery Mausoleum. The VFW Post 673 will conduct military gravesite rites.
Friends may call from 2-8 p.m. on Tuesday (November 6, 2012) at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper. A rosary will be held at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, The Sisters of St. Benedict, or to a favorite charity.
Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com
