He lived in Prairie Home, Missouri for last 15 years enjoying retirement life and his community. David Wendt was born in St. Louis, Missouri in 1938 to Charles Fred Wendt and Idella M. Wendt (Trail) who preceded him in death.
He was survived by his wife, Judy Wendt (Stepherson); his daughter, Elizabeth Karen Ross (Wendt), and Son, Douglas K. Wendt and wife, Angie L. Wendt (Lewis). Grandchildren Jacob K. Ross, Tera K. Cook (Ross), Victoria K. Ross, Derek K. Wendt, Dylan K. Wendt, and Damon K. Wendt and his Great-Grandchildren: Emma, Eva, Owen, Ella Cook plus his first cousin, Jerry and Sallie Ameling, and several nieces and nephews.
He proudly served his country as an Air Force Captain during the Vietnam era. An avid reader, he also loved HO scale model Railroads and Astronomical Photography in his retirement.
Funeral services will be held on 15 October, 2019 at 1 pm in the Pavilion at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Jacksonville, MO.