Glenn Dale Wedel was born on December 14, 1934, to Irvin and Hilda Nightingale Wedel in rural Major County, Oklahoma. He quietly went to his reward on December 16, 2018. He had just celebrated his eighty-fourth birthday.
Glenn resided in Major County all his life, thinking there was no better place in the world to live. He received his education at Oakdale School, a small country school near his home. His childhood was happy and helped create the man we all loved and admired. He enjoyed a close relationship with his father, which he cherished his entire life. His parents were poor and unhealthy, and he did all he could to make their load lighter.
Our father married Jewel Nightengale on November 17, 1956. They spent every moment they could together until her passing in 2015. Mom nursed his through his bout with colon cancer nineteen years ago. He, in turn, took care of her during her years with Parkinson's disease. When she left us, he grieved deeply. They were blessed to enjoy fifty-nine years together.
The important decision in Dad's life was to serve the Lord, his only regret being that he had not done it sooner. He was baptized by Min. Milton Boehs, on March 18, 1981, in the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The Church was dear to him, and he remained faithful to God until his passing.
Dad loved us children and provided well for all of us. He often commented that one of the greatest joys of his life was providing for his family. He was a wonderful story teller, and we enjoyed listening to his many stories of growing up and his few years spent in the National Guard. He loved being a farmer and spent many years dairying with his older brother, JayDee. The grandchildren were dear to him; he did everything he could to make them know they were loved. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers and only sister.
As the time of his departure drew near and he thought of Jesus and Heaven, he wanted to make sure that he was ready to meet God. We are so thankful that God was gracious to him and brought peace and happiness to his heart the last couple days.
Dad will be lovingly remembered by his children: James and Barbara Wedel, Mark and Becky Wedel, Susan and Vernon Martin, Barbara Wedel and Ray Morris, and Julie and ?Robert Laverty; seventeen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren; his siblings: JayDee Wedel, Bill and Donna Wedel, Gene and Dorie Wedel, Jerry and Ruth Wedel, and Darlene and Verland Holub; along with many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and numerous in-laws.
Funeral services were held December 20, 2018, at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Fairview, Oklahoma. Min. Sam Shirk and Deacons Wayne Unruh and Rodney Wedel officiated. Interment was in the Wedel-Oakdale Cemetery, Ringwood, Oklahoma. (Oakdale Cemetery, Hoopsville, Major, Oklahoma - this is how it is listed in FindaGrave)
Messenger of Truth Vol 117 No 4 February 13, 2019
Glenn resided in Major County all his life, thinking there was no better place in the world to live. He received his education at Oakdale School, a small country school near his home. His childhood was happy and helped create the man we all loved and admired. He enjoyed a close relationship with his father, which he cherished his entire life. His parents were poor and unhealthy, and he did all he could to make their load lighter.
Our father married Jewel Nightengale on November 17, 1956. They spent every moment they could together until her passing in 2015. Mom nursed his through his bout with colon cancer nineteen years ago. He, in turn, took care of her during her years with Parkinson's disease. When she left us, he grieved deeply. They were blessed to enjoy fifty-nine years together.
The important decision in Dad's life was to serve the Lord, his only regret being that he had not done it sooner. He was baptized by Min. Milton Boehs, on March 18, 1981, in the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The Church was dear to him, and he remained faithful to God until his passing.
Dad loved us children and provided well for all of us. He often commented that one of the greatest joys of his life was providing for his family. He was a wonderful story teller, and we enjoyed listening to his many stories of growing up and his few years spent in the National Guard. He loved being a farmer and spent many years dairying with his older brother, JayDee. The grandchildren were dear to him; he did everything he could to make them know they were loved. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers and only sister.
As the time of his departure drew near and he thought of Jesus and Heaven, he wanted to make sure that he was ready to meet God. We are so thankful that God was gracious to him and brought peace and happiness to his heart the last couple days.
Dad will be lovingly remembered by his children: James and Barbara Wedel, Mark and Becky Wedel, Susan and Vernon Martin, Barbara Wedel and Ray Morris, and Julie and ?Robert Laverty; seventeen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren; his siblings: JayDee Wedel, Bill and Donna Wedel, Gene and Dorie Wedel, Jerry and Ruth Wedel, and Darlene and Verland Holub; along with many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and numerous in-laws.
Funeral services were held December 20, 2018, at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Fairview, Oklahoma. Min. Sam Shirk and Deacons Wayne Unruh and Rodney Wedel officiated. Interment was in the Wedel-Oakdale Cemetery, Ringwood, Oklahoma. (Oakdale Cemetery, Hoopsville, Major, Oklahoma - this is how it is listed in FindaGrave)
Messenger of Truth Vol 117 No 4 February 13, 2019
Glenn Dale Wedel was born on December 14, 1934, to Irvin and Hilda Nightingale Wedel in rural Major County, Oklahoma. He quietly went to his reward on December 16, 2018. He had just celebrated his eighty-fourth birthday.
Glenn resided in Major County all his life, thinking there was no better place in the world to live. He received his education at Oakdale School, a small country school near his home. His childhood was happy and helped create the man we all loved and admired. He enjoyed a close relationship with his father, which he cherished his entire life. His parents were poor and unhealthy, and he did all he could to make their load lighter.
Our father married Jewel Nightengale on November 17, 1956. They spent every moment they could together until her passing in 2015. Mom nursed his through his bout with colon cancer nineteen years ago. He, in turn, took care of her during her years with Parkinson's disease. When she left us, he grieved deeply. They were blessed to enjoy fifty-nine years together.
The important decision in Dad's life was to serve the Lord, his only regret being that he had not done it sooner. He was baptized by Min. Milton Boehs, on March 18, 1981, in the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The Church was dear to him, and he remained faithful to God until his passing.
Dad loved us children and provided well for all of us. He often commented that one of the greatest joys of his life was providing for his family. He was a wonderful story teller, and we enjoyed listening to his many stories of growing up and his few years spent in the National Guard. He loved being a farmer and spent many years dairying with his older brother, JayDee. The grandchildren were dear to him; he did everything he could to make them know they were loved. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers and only sister.
As the time of his departure drew near and he thought of Jesus and Heaven, he wanted to make sure that he was ready to meet God. We are so thankful that God was gracious to him and brought peace and happiness to his heart the last couple days.
Dad will be lovingly remembered by his children: James and Barbara Wedel, Mark and Becky Wedel, Susan and Vernon Martin, Barbara Wedel and Ray Morris, and Julie and ?Robert Laverty; seventeen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren; his siblings: JayDee Wedel, Bill and Donna Wedel, Gene and Dorie Wedel, Jerry and Ruth Wedel, and Darlene and Verland Holub; along with many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and numerous in-laws.
Funeral services were held December 20, 2018, at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Fairview, Oklahoma. Min. Sam Shirk and Deacons Wayne Unruh and Rodney Wedel officiated. Interment was in the Wedel-Oakdale Cemetery, Ringwood, Oklahoma. (Oakdale Cemetery, Hoopsville, Major, Oklahoma - this is how it is listed in FindaGrave)
Messenger of Truth Vol 117 No 4 February 13, 2019
Glenn resided in Major County all his life, thinking there was no better place in the world to live. He received his education at Oakdale School, a small country school near his home. His childhood was happy and helped create the man we all loved and admired. He enjoyed a close relationship with his father, which he cherished his entire life. His parents were poor and unhealthy, and he did all he could to make their load lighter.
Our father married Jewel Nightengale on November 17, 1956. They spent every moment they could together until her passing in 2015. Mom nursed his through his bout with colon cancer nineteen years ago. He, in turn, took care of her during her years with Parkinson's disease. When she left us, he grieved deeply. They were blessed to enjoy fifty-nine years together.
The important decision in Dad's life was to serve the Lord, his only regret being that he had not done it sooner. He was baptized by Min. Milton Boehs, on March 18, 1981, in the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite. The Church was dear to him, and he remained faithful to God until his passing.
Dad loved us children and provided well for all of us. He often commented that one of the greatest joys of his life was providing for his family. He was a wonderful story teller, and we enjoyed listening to his many stories of growing up and his few years spent in the National Guard. He loved being a farmer and spent many years dairying with his older brother, JayDee. The grandchildren were dear to him; he did everything he could to make them know they were loved. He enjoyed spending time with his brothers and only sister.
As the time of his departure drew near and he thought of Jesus and Heaven, he wanted to make sure that he was ready to meet God. We are so thankful that God was gracious to him and brought peace and happiness to his heart the last couple days.
Dad will be lovingly remembered by his children: James and Barbara Wedel, Mark and Becky Wedel, Susan and Vernon Martin, Barbara Wedel and Ray Morris, and Julie and ?Robert Laverty; seventeen grandchildren; and eleven great-grandchildren; his siblings: JayDee Wedel, Bill and Donna Wedel, Gene and Dorie Wedel, Jerry and Ruth Wedel, and Darlene and Verland Holub; along with many in-laws, nieces, nephews, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, and numerous in-laws.
Funeral services were held December 20, 2018, at the Church of God in Christ, Mennonite, Fairview, Oklahoma. Min. Sam Shirk and Deacons Wayne Unruh and Rodney Wedel officiated. Interment was in the Wedel-Oakdale Cemetery, Ringwood, Oklahoma. (Oakdale Cemetery, Hoopsville, Major, Oklahoma - this is how it is listed in FindaGrave)
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