Ronald L. "Ron" Wendt, Sr.

Ronald L. “Ron” Wendt, Sr., 79, of Sioux City, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2020.  Visitation will be Friday, August 28, 2020 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. with a prayer service at 7:00 P.M. at Meyer Brothers Colonial Chapel.  Private burial will be at a later date.  

Ronald was born the son of LeRoy and Edith (Phipps) Wendt on February 21, 1941 in Sioux City, Iowa.  He graduated from Central High School and then honorably served his country in the United States Navy.  Ron married Jeanette Dimmick on May 29, 1976 in Sioux City.  He worked at Metz Baking for 30 years until his retirement in 1995. 

Ron was the life of the party and never knew a stranger.  He loved golfing and having lunch with his buddies at Townhouse.  He enjoyed listening to music and watching old movies.  His greatest joys came from spending time with this family and his grandchildren.

Ron is survived by his wife, Jeanette Wendt of Sioux City; son, Ronald (Michele) Wendt, Jr. of Glendale, Arizona; seven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, Shawn and daughter, Dawn Wendt; two brothers and seven sisters.