Wilbert F. Wendt, age 85 of Clarence, passed away at Unity Point St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids on Friday December 2, 2022. Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 8 at 10:30 AM at St. John's United Church of Christ in Clarence with Rev. Matt Schneider-Adams officiating. Visitation will be on Tuesday December 6 from 4-7 PM also at the church. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery with military rites.

Wilbert was born March 9, 1937 in Clinton, Iowa to Jurgen and Anna Nicholsen Wendt. He married Betty Collins on May 7, 1966 at St. John's in Clarence.

He is survived by his wife Betty; children Paula (Howard) Burnett of Pleasant Hill, Iowa, Wilbert Jr. (Mary) of West Liberty, Tina Wendt of Cedar Rapids, and Justine Daisy of Tipton; 7 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and sister Betty Larkey of Mechanicsville.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister and brother in-law Dorothy and Lawrence Brockhohn; and brother in-law Bill Larkey.

Wilbert served his country in the Army during the Berlin Crisis. He was a lifelong farmer but also worked at West Liberty Foods for 24 years. He enjoyed his farming, spending time playing various games with his family, and watching Iowa Hawkeye basketball. In his earlier years he liked to play Santa for the town of Clarence and also go to dances with Betty. Wilbert was also a member of the Clarence American Legion Post 286.

He was a hard worker and loved to visit with family and friends. He never knew a stranger and had a very tender and compassionate spirit.

He loved his family and his life. He brought alot of joy, fun, and laughter to his family. He will live in their hearts forever.