Irma A. Wendeln age 76 of 1776 St. Johns Road, Maris Stein Died at 12:30 PM Friday November 25, 2011 at Heritage Manor Nursing Center in Minster, OH, she had been a Patient there for seven weeks. She was born September 7, 1935 in Minster to John and Mary(Dwenger)Sturwold they preeceded her in death. On January 21, 1956 she married Charles U. Wendeln he died November 18, 2009. Irma is survived by her children Diane and Mark Homan of Maria Stein and Gary Wendeln of New Bremen, OH. Two grandsons Ron and Kim Homan And Tom and Joyce Homan, four Great Grandchildren Sam, Lilly, Charlie and Tyler Homan. She is also survived by five brothers Clarence Sturwold of Vandalia, Ralph And Mary Ann Sturwold of Ft. Loramie; Gilbert Sturwold of Minster; Wilbur Sturwold of Russia, OH; and John and Marlene Sturwold of Minster. Also a surviving brother in-law Warnie Alexander. Deceased include two sisters, her twin Norma Alexander and Marilyn Gaerke, along with two sister in-laws Helen and Mary Jane Sturwold and a brother in-law Virgil Gaerke. Irma was a member of St. John Catholic Church Maria Stein and the ladies Sodality of the church. She worked with her husband on the family dairy farm her entire working life. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 AM Wednesday at St. John Church with Rev. Gene Schnipke Presider, burial will follow at St. John Cemetery. Friends may call from 2:00 PM till 8:00 PM Tuesday and 9:00 AM Till 10:00 AM Wednesday at Hogenakmp Funeral Home in Minster. Memorial donations may be made to State of the Heart Hospice.
