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Bradley C. Wendel August 17, 1989 - September 11, 2022

Date of Funeral

September 17, 2022
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BRADLEY C. WENDEL, age 33,

of Coldwater, formerly of New Bremen, died suddenly on Sunday, September 11, 2022 as the result of a motor vehicle accident. He was born on August 17, 1989 in St. Marys, the son of Christopher and Diane (Subler) Wendel who survive in New Bremen. On August 29, 2020, he married Lauren Houseworth who survives in Coldwater along with their newborn son, Carson C. Wendel. Also surviving are Brad’s siblings: Nicole (Leo Braido) Wendel and her children Savannah and Silas of Minster, Cody (Heather) Wendel and their children Levi and Bo of New Bremen, and Troy Wendel of Chicago; his grandparents: Richard and Martha Subler of New Bremen, and Gerald and Dorothy Wendel of Coldwater. Also left to cherish Brad’s memory are his father and mother in-law Chris and Pam Houseworth of New Bremen, his in-laws: Mandy and Jeremy Krieg and their children Logan, Izzy, and Amelia of New Bremen, and Erin and Ed Kohli and their children Caiden and Sophia of St. Marys, grandparents in law; Charlie Brockert of New Bremen, and Phoebe Houseworth of St. Marys. Brad was preceded in death by grandparents in-law Janice Brockert and Roy Houseworth.

Brad was a 2008 graduate of New Bremen High School, and was a member of the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen. He was an outside plant manager for Wabash Mutual Telephone Company in Celina, a job that he really loved. To say that he was a die-hard Pittsburgh Steelers fan was an understatement, and enjoyed watching football and following the team all season long. He also had a passion for playing softball, and in the summer, he spent many weekends playing for one of three teams. He loved his three dogs, especially Tyson, and he and Lauren enjoyed taking them on walks to the park and swimming with them.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen with Rev. Father Ken Schnipke and Deacon Greg Bornhorst officiating. The mass will also be live-streamed on the church’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Saturday, at the church, from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. Memorial contributions in Brad’s memory can be made to support a scholarship fund for Carson’s future education. Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen is assisting the family with arrangements, and condolences to the family can be left on the funeral home website at www.gilberghartwigfh.com.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 10:30 A.M. at the Church of the Holy Redeemer in New Bremen with Rev. Father Ken Schnipke and Deacon Greg Bornhorst officiating. The mass will also be live-streamed on the church’s YouTube and Facebook pages. Interment will follow in the German Protestant Cemetery of New Bremen. Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 16, 2022 from 3:00 until 7:00 P.M. at the Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home in New Bremen, and again on Saturday, at the church, from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. Memorial contributions in Brad’s memory can be made to support a scholarship fund for Carson’s future education.

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    Lisa Thobe says
    September 12, 2022 at 6:26 pm

    So so sorry for such a huge loss. Gone way too soon. I will never understand. Prayers for peace and comfort for all who are touched by the loss of Brad. Hold tight to the memories that make you smile.

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    Jan Miller says
    September 12, 2022 at 6:54 pm

    So sorry for your loss prayers for the whole family

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    Roger and Cheryl Barlage says
    September 12, 2022 at 6:58 pm

    Sending our sympathy and hugs during this difficult time. Our prayers are with your family.

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    Wendy and Larry Link says
    September 12, 2022 at 7:09 pm

    My Dad and I send our Deepest Sympathies to Lauren Wendel and her son Carson and the Wendel, Houseworth, Subler families. Cody and Heather Wendel were our former neighbors behind us and Amy Houseworth Stephens and her family is our neighbor across the street. I used to work with Amy, her husband Jim and and her mother Jane at Crown Plant 7. We will keep your families in our prayers.

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      Dean and Kate Hartwig says
      September 12, 2022 at 9:07 pm

      Our deepest sympathy to Brad’s entire family, and all who knew and loved him. He was loved by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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    Roland Moeller says
    September 13, 2022 at 7:54 am

    Please accept my condolence..

    he was way too young..

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    Teresa Joyce says
    September 13, 2022 at 2:17 pm

    So very sorry for your loss hold tight to the memories they last forever

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    Larry & Janice Smith says
    September 13, 2022 at 5:20 pm

    There are no words to express the sorry we feel for your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Please accept our deepest sympathy.

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    Steve & Melissa Miller says
    September 14, 2022 at 8:34 pm

    Prayers for the whole family. So sorry for your loss Chris and Diane

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