MICHAEL LEE WENDLER

Michael “Mike” Lee Wendler, age 75, died unexpectedly while at his home in Monroe.

He was born on Feb. 28, 1946 in Monroe, to the late Melvin and Mildred (Kundert) Wendler.

He graduated from Brodhead High School and farmed his whole life.

In 1989, after selling the cows, he worked at the Juda School and then at the Green County YMCA. He also drove bus for the Monroe School District. He enjoyed farming and had a love for all animals. He was a jack of all trades and loved collecting items at auctions. He also truly enjoyed all of his friends at the bus garage.

He is survived by his four children, Staci (Todd) Arnsmeier, Laura Voelker, David (Wendy) Wendler and Jason (Shawna) Wendler; his former wife, Janet Wendler; 10 grandchildren; six great grandchildren; four siblings, Elvan Wendler, Marge Jacobson, Mary (Larry) Whitehead and Nancy (Paul Grady) Rivet and many nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends.

He was further preceded in death by his parents, six siblings, Sam Wendler, Carolyn Hayes, Jane Lewis, Sue Knight, Frederick Wendler, Deborah Wendler, and a granddaughter, Jaimi Arnsmeier.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family are suggested.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the St. Rose Lima Catholic Church, 1005 West 2nd Avenue in Brodhead on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022 at 11 a.m. A visitation will also be held at the DL Newcomer Funeral Home in Brodhead on Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. and also at the church on Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of Mass.  Burial will conclude at St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Albany. A luncheon will be held at the Albany Lions Club following burial.