"I worked with Pat at McFarland Clinic. She was a joy to be around and to talk to. We would have some good conversations at our lunch time and she was a wonderful person to know. She will be greatly missed but in a better place. "
In loving memory of
Patricia Wendt
September 26, 1946 - August 16, 2020
To view Pat's Life Video, please click on: https://vimeo.com/451231462
Patricia "Pat" Wendt age 73, of Ankeny, formerly of Ames, died peacefully at her home in Ankeny on August 16, 2020. A gathering of friends and family will be from 4:00 -6:00 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa with burial at Ames Municipal Cemetery Ames, Iowa at a later date.
Pat was born on September 26, 1946, in Ames, Iowa to Kenneth (Bud) and Helen (Frey) Lange. Pat grew up on Highway 69 in south Ames. She graduated from Ames High School in 1964. She married Dennis Wendt on December 19, 1969 in Des Moines, Iowa and later divorced. Pat worked at several jobs with the most recent at American Packaging in Story City, Iowa and McFarland Clinic, retiring in 2009. In March of 2010, she moved to Ankeny to be closer to her granddaughters, Jenna and Addison, and loved watching them play softball and volleyball. She enjoyed watching Iowa State University Athletics, baking, cooking and spending time with her family.
Pat is survived by her son, Jason Wendt and his daughters, Jenna and Addison Wendt, her daughter, Niki Wendt and former daughter-in-law Donna Wendt, and brother, Dean Lange. Pat will be especially missed by Niki's precious furbaby, Carmel.
Pat was preceded in death by her parents Bud and Helen Lange, and her nephew, Michael Lange.
Online condolences may be directed to: www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
Tributes
"Niki- Sorry to hear about Your Mom. She was such a beautiful Bride. She loved You kids very much. I am glad She was able to die at home. She was blessed with two wonderful Parents I saw them several times at the Clinic in Ames shortly after Grandma was ill. We talked for a half hour or so. I remember Your Grandpa loved to take care. R.I.P. Pat and may She Rejoice with all of Gods Angels."
"Pat was a wonderful next door neighbor . From the moment I moved she was always so kind, helpful and considered of me and my family. She was always there to listen and to share. It has been difficult not to see her sitting in her deck and have a little conversation almost daily. Lola, Julian and I loved to go for a small chat in the mornings and both loved being with her in her deck. I was very blessed to have met her, but we miss her daily. I will always cherish and remember this past year having her as my friend and my confident. May she Rest In Peace. "
"Niki - So sorry to hear about your Mom. It's been many years since I've seen you and her but know that my heart breaks for you because I know how close you were to her. Hold those memories close to your heart. My condolences to you & Jason. "
"I was a neighbor of Pat, her parents and brother during my high school years. Our families were close friends. Pat was my date for my senior prom and remained a friend, although I have lived in NC for 46 years. Several years ago we had lunch together to rehash old times and it was like we had seen each other last week. She was a fine lady and I am sadden to hear of her death. My heart goes out to her family and all who knew and loved her. "
"I knew her way back in her Finesse days. She did my hair for my wedding in April of 1968!"
"A wonderful neighbor! I will miss our visits, her humor, and keeping an eye on each other. My sincerest condolences to her family. I know how much she loved you all. Barb"
"So sorry for your loss, I enjoyed chatting with your mother when I?d run into her at the girls sporting events! Her cheering will be missed! Thinking of you all! "