Celebrating the life of
Donald B. Wendling, Jr.
April 19, 1949 - September 17, 2007
Donald B. Wendling, Jr., 58, passed away Monday, September 17, 2007. Mr. Wendling was born in Birmingham, Alabama on April 19, 1949 and has been a Savannah resident since 1986. He was a graduate of Riverside Military Academy and an Alumni of Drake University. He was a sales representative for Martin Marietta for the past 34 years. He served as a member of the board of Trustees for Riverside Military Academy since 2000. He was a member of Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his two sons, Donald B. Wendling, III, of Savannah and John S. Wendling, of Boulder, CO, his parents Don and Ann Wendling, of Birmingham, Alabama, one sister, Georganne Canterbury, of Birmingham, Alabama one cousin, Bud Wendling, of Atlanta, Georgia and his beloved dog, Duke.
Visitation will be Friday, September 21, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church with a Memorial Service immediately following the visitation at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers the family requests remembrances be made to Riverside Military Academy, 2001 Riverside Drive, Gainesville, Georgia 30501.
Don and I were good friends at Riverside, and continued our freindship in Connecticut, where we lived close to each other. We drifted apart in our college years. We had some very good times at Riverside and even managed to get into a little trouble, luckily we were able to get out of it with minimum embarassment. I have only talked to him once since then a was so looking foward to seeing him again at Riverside in October. My prayers go out to Don's Mother and Father, Sister and Sons. I still remember him in his MGB, he loved that car. have a picture of him sitting on it. Bob Keogler
- Robert M Keogler, River Ridge, LA
Don and I were friends in high school and played sports together. I've not been in touch with him since but have never forgotten him. He was a 'good guy' with a great sense of humor. I wanted to look him up thru Riverside but missed my opportunity. I'm sorry for that.My sympathies to the boys I'm sure you'll miss him as I will.
- Joe Hoog, Indianaplois, IN
Mr. Wendling was always very kind to me. His son John and I are very good friends. I keep the entire Wendling family in my prayers
- Brian Harman, savannah, GA
Donald and John, Please know that I will be among the many who will miss your Dad, especially when it is time for Board meetings and other functions of which he was a part at Riverside. He always called me to get his hotel reservations when he would be in Gainesville. He was a gentleman and someone I respected very highly. I can sympathize with you as I lost my dad many years ago and I can tell you that time will heal the sorrow and help ease the loss you feel, but you will always remember. -John 14
- Nelda S. Browning, Gainesville, GA
I always looked foward to seeing Don at any Martin Marietta functions.He was always glad to see David and me. As David circled the room, Don and I always had fun with our conversations. We had in common the love of dogs and the coast. I will miss him in my heart. Linda Brisley
- Linda & David Brisley, Atlanta, GA
Donald, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Love always, Jolie Brant
- Jolie Brant, Savannah, GA
You will be deeply missed and we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You.
- Wiley Brothers, Thomson, GA
Stanley and I send love to all the family at this time of sorrow.I know how difficult this loss is and I'm sorry that I'm unable to attend the service due to my recent surgery.Please know we both have you in our prayers.
- peggy harris, savannah, GA
Donald and John - Your father was a good friend and neighbor to our family. Our girls always enjoyed visiting 'Mr. Don' and the dogs. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will give you strength in this difficult time.
- Jay, Rebecca, Julianne, and Jessica Haynes, Savannah, GA
Don and I were good friends at Riverside, and continued our freindship in Connecticut, where we lived close to each other. We drifted apart in our college years. We had some very good times at Riverside and even managed to get into a little trouble, luckily we were able to get out of it with minimum embarassment. I have only talked to him once since then a was so looking foward to seeing him again at Riverside in October. My prayers go out to Don's Mother and Father, Sister and Sons. I still remember him in his MGB, he loved that car. have a picture of him sitting on it. Bob Keogler
- Robert M Keogler, River Ridge, LA
Don and I were friends in high school and played sports together. I've not been in touch with him since but have never forgotten him. He was a 'good guy' with a great sense of humor. I wanted to look him up thru Riverside but missed my opportunity. I'm sorry for that.My sympathies to the boys I'm sure you'll miss him as I will.
- Joe Hoog, Indianaplois, IN
Mr. Wendling was always very kind to me. His son John and I are very good friends. I keep the entire Wendling family in my prayers
- Brian Harman, savannah, GA
Donald and John, Please know that I will be among the many who will miss your Dad, especially when it is time for Board meetings and other functions of which he was a part at Riverside. He always called me to get his hotel reservations when he would be in Gainesville. He was a gentleman and someone I respected very highly. I can sympathize with you as I lost my dad many years ago and I can tell you that time will heal the sorrow and help ease the loss you feel, but you will always remember. -John 14
- Nelda S. Browning, Gainesville, GA
I always looked foward to seeing Don at any Martin Marietta functions.He was always glad to see David and me. As David circled the room, Don and I always had fun with our conversations. We had in common the love of dogs and the coast. I will miss him in my heart. Linda Brisley
- Linda & David Brisley, Atlanta, GA
Donald, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I am truly sorry to hear about your loss. Love always, Jolie Brant
- Jolie Brant, Savannah, GA
You will be deeply missed and we will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers. May God Bless You.
- Wiley Brothers, Thomson, GA
Stanley and I send love to all the family at this time of sorrow.I know how difficult this loss is and I'm sorry that I'm unable to attend the service due to my recent surgery.Please know we both have you in our prayers.
- peggy harris, savannah, GA
Donald and John - Your father was a good friend and neighbor to our family. Our girls always enjoyed visiting 'Mr. Don' and the dogs. You are in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will give you strength in this difficult time.
- Jay, Rebecca, Julianne, and Jessica Haynes, Savannah, GA
Services under the direction of:
Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Hodgson Chapel
912-352-7200
