Aaron Joel Wendler's Obituary
Aaron Joel Wendler, age 40 passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. Aaron was born on February 23, 1981, in Wausau, Wisconsin to Joe and Sue (Heidersdorf) Wendler. Aaron lived in Wittenberg, Wisconsin until he and his mother moved to Ontonagon, Michigan. Aaron graduated from the Ontonagon Area High School in 1999. While in school Aaron excelled in basketball and went to the state basketball playoff in his senior year. He loved sports of any kind, hiking, camping, watching UFC Fights, and most importantly spending time with his three (3) boys who were his world. Aaron moved to Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 2001. He worked for Pacur Plastic Manufacturing for over 17 years. Aaron is survived by his three (3) sons Alek (Katie) Wendler of Saint Simons Island, GA, Kaleb (Kabrea) Wendler of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and Isaac Wendler of Oshkosh, Wisconsin, his father Joe (Shannon) Wendler of Wittenberg, Wisconsin, his mother Sue Lockhart of Ontonagon, Michigan, his brother John (Georice) Lockhart of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and his only nephew John Lockhart III. Aaron who short of being a dad was next proudest of being an uncle. He is further survived by his special friends Gary, Robert and Brianna along with a numerous number of aunts, uncles and cousins and friends. He was proceeded in death by his maternal grandparents Henry and Marion Heidersdorf, his paternal grandparents Roland and Jane Wendler and his stepfather John Lockhart who he had an extremely close relationship with. At Aaron’s request there will be no funeral. Aaron’s life was celebrated in Ontonagon, Michigan on December 19, 2021 with his lifelong friends and family. There will be an additional celebration of Life for Aaron’s family, friends and co-workers held on December 26, 2021 from 4:00-7:00 at Jabroni’s in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. All are welcome to help celebrate the life of Aaron.
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