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Duane S. Wendler, 69

November 30, 2015

Duane S. Wendler, 69, entered into rest on November 30, 2015 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s Disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

Duane is survived by his beloved wife, Angie Wendler; his three siblings, Patty Castiglione, Ron Wendler and Sheila Moss; his three children, Rodney Wendler, Monica DePaul and Lisa Mannarelli-Puleo; and his three grandchildren, Amelia DePaul, Ella DePaul and Sienna Puleo.

Duane was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, where he served in Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 232, the “Red Devils,” as an aviation mechanic. He was an accomplished craftsman, machinist and carpenter and will be remembered for his ability to build or fix just about anything.

A celebration of Duane’s life will be held on Saturday, December 12, 2015 at Landis Homes, West Bethany Chapel, 1001 East Oregon Road, Lititz, PA 17543. The family will receive guests at 1:00 pm and the memorial service will begin at 2:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Duane may be made to the Lewy Body Dementia Association, 912 Killian Hill Rd SW, Lilburn, GA 30047 www.lbda.org.

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Condolences to the Family

December 16, 2015

Offering my condolences to the family of Duane Wendler and wishing you peace from God.  May you find comfort in the Lord’s words at John 5: 28, 29.
Sincerely,
Mary Frances, California

December 12, 2015

Much love to you, Monica, and all of your family.  Our prayers for comfort and peace are with you all!
God Bless,
Wally and the Blue Gate Family

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Saturday, December 12, 2015
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Landis Homes, West Bethany Chapel
1001 East Oregon Road
Lititz, PA
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2:00 PM
Landis Homes, West Bethany Chapel
1001 East Oregon Road
Lititz, PA
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