Dennis Wendel Obituary (1944 - 2015)

Dennis was born to Harry & Donna Wendel on November 4, 1944 in Granger, Utah. He passed away (just how he wanted it) in his sleep at his home in South Jordan, Utah on June 14, 2105. He married his high school sweetheart, Gail Proctor, on September 12, 1964. May 1, 1969 he was hired on with the Utah Highway Patrol where he retired as Captain in 1993. Dad spent his years after retirement fishing, camping, spending time with his family and making sure our mom had everything she ever wanted. Dad always enjoyed a good joke, a cold drink, good food & fishing. Dad could build anything and was a great provider for his family. He always said that if you want something done right, do it yourself. He was always honest and never afraid of hard work. He was looking so forward to a family vacation we had planned to Lake Powell. He taught us so much in the short time we had with him. He never wanted his "girls" to go without anything & never wanted his "girls" to rely on a guy to change their oil. We will miss his blue eyes & his long hugs. He is survived by his wife Gail, his three girls Vickie Rikli, Cindy Roberts (Troy) and Sherrie (Brian) Johnston. Six grandchildren, Chaise (Cherice) Roberts, Taylir Roberts, Nicolas Johnston, Kaylee Johnston, Samantha Rikli, Kaleb Rikli. Two great grandchildren, Jaren Johnston and Chloe Roberts. In honoring dads wish there will be no funeral services. He would rather everyone go out and have a good meal or a drink than fuss over him. We love you dad and we'll miss you! Funeral Home: Jenkins-Soffe South Valley 1007 W. South Jordan Parkway South Jordan, UT