James "Jim" Wendel, Jr.

James Franklin Wendel Jr. of Des Moines, IA and born in Omaha, NE at the Offutt Airforce Base was 68 years old, and passed away Thursday, October 29th of cancer.

Jim worked at Owens and Minor for many years, working his way from the bottom to the top and retired in 2018.

Jim really loved wood working, lawn and gardening, was a very good pool player, and he enjoyed being with his family and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his mother, Anna, and father, James Sr. He is survived by his 3 daughters and their husbands, Kimberlee (Arnold), Tracey (Kenny) and Melissa (Josh); his 2 sisters, Mary Lou and Nancy; 12 grandchildren: James, Michael, Russell, Alex, Timothy, Skyler, Destiney, Josh, Jessica, Tj, Alex and Kenzie; 13 great-grandchildren: Sophia, Elizabeth, Lanie, Jordan, Journey, Shaylynn, Clarissa, Ryder, Memphis, Oliver, Gabe, Elleon and Jaxxon.

He was a very loving father, grandpa, Papa and brother, and the only friend you would be so lucky to know. He will be forever in our hearts, minds and voice in our ears. He was loved greatly by many.

A Celebration of Life gathering will be held at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW, on Thursday, November 5, 2020, from 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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