WILLIAM HARVEY “BILL” WENDT SR., of Lynnville, TN, born June 25, 1947, peacefully passed away on Thursday December 12, 2024, at the home of his long-time companion, Mary Ann Tackett. Bill was pre-deceased by his parents, Phillip M and Betty Wendt, and a sister Carole Thompson. He leaves four children: Jennifer (Lee) Wendt, William Harvey Jr. (Nathalie), Benjamin (Jamie), Kathryn (David) Baker, and five grandchildren, Nathan Baker, Laine Baker, Charles Harwood, Miriam Wendt, and Gabriel Wendt. He also leaves a brother Phillip (Kim) and a sister Chrissa Bledsoe.
Bill graduated from Tennessee Technical Institute, and he spent a career with Monsanto as a Chemical Engineer.
Bill was a strong Republican. He and Mary Ann campaigned tirelessly and attended numerous, important conventions and events throughout the region, state, and nation.
An avid historian, Bill was a proud member of the Sons of the American Revolution. One of his many projects was working on enhancing Camp Blount Historic Site, Lincoln County, and leading the ongoing effort to rebuild the Joseph Greer House. His other hobbies included woodworking, collecting antiques, and restoring antique tractors and old log cabins.
Bill was a Scoutmaster, Sunday School Teacher, and a friend to all. He and Mary Ann attended Park City Church of Christ. He was known for his generosity to friends, family, and those in need.
Visitation will be from 11am-1pm Tuesday December 17, 2024 at Carr & Erwin Funeral Home with Funeral Service to follow at 1pm. Interment will be in New Zion Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Camp Blount Historic Site Association in Fayetteville, TN
