Wendell L. Grass

Wendell L. Grass 96, Rochester, Indiana, passed away at 6:55 P.M. Friday, January 13, 2023 at Wynnfield Crossing, Rochester.

He was born on June 29, 1926 in Elkhart, Indiana, the son of Joseph and Blanche (Coplen) Grass. On November 21, 1947 in Elkhart, Indiana, he married Arlene McClintic.  Wendell and Arlene were married for almost seventy- five years until her death on August 16, 2022. Wendell served with the United States Navy at the end of World War II and also served with the United States Army during the Korean War.

Wendell had been owner- operator of Talma Paneling and also, along with his wife Arlene, worked doing home improvements for over fifteen years. He had also served as Newcastle Township Trustee for several years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and enjoyed making crafts with his wife, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his children, Rick (Cheryl) Grass, Palestine, Indiana, Dodi (Larry) Ruff, Warsaw, Indiana, Tina (Ron) Sayger, Rochester, Indiana, Becky (Larry) Carlson, Warsaw, Indiana, ten grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren, sisters-in-laws, Mary McClintic, Elkhart, Indiana, Janice Grass, Tennessee, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Ashley Carlson, brothers, Donald E. Grass, Estel D. Grass, Emil E. Grass, Kenneth D. Grass, and Kermit G. Grass.

Private Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Rochester, Indiana. Burial will be in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Rochester, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to “Heart of the Nation” through the funeral home. Arrangements by Zimmerman Bros. Funeral Home, Rochester, Indiana. Online condolences may be expressed at www.zimmermanbrosfh.com

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