Christ Wendling Obituary (1943

Christ J. Wendling, age 72, of North Freedom, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 26, 2016 in the Reedsburg Area Medical Center. He was born on May 14, 1943 in Chicago, IL, the son of Jacob and Helen (Markes) Wendling. He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years: Beverly; six children: Heather Bettenhausen, Christylee Hozian, Robert Jay Herkert, Amanda Stock, Gabriella Anne Herkert and Elinor Leigh Kunsch; four grandchildren: Hans Kunsch, Gunnar Kunsch, Kylee Hozian and Madison Hozian; two sisters: Pamela (Robert) Wilczynski and Jacqueline Tews; a niece; a nephew; other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Richard and Wayne. A private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials to the ASPCA would be appreciated. The Hoof Funeral Home in Reedsburg is serving the family. Visitation: Service: Private family services will be held