Harlan H. Wendlandt

Obituary

Harlan Herbert Wendlandt was born on April 1, 1936, at home in Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota. He was the son of Herbert and Ella (Grewe) Wendlandt. Harlan was baptized as an infant and was later confirmed in his faith as a youth. He received his education at country school in Penn Township, McLeod County, Minnesota.

Harlan served his country in the National Guards for six years.

On April 17, 1959, Harlan was united in marriage to Ruth Anne Meyer at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Gaylord. After their marriage, the couple farmed in Transit Township. Harlan and Ruth Anne were blessed with four children. The couple shared 60 years of marriage when Ruth Anne passed away on May 7, 2019.

Harlan was a member of Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church in Winthrop. He served on the Transit Township Board, St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Council in Penn Township and Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church Council in Winthrop.

Harlan enjoyed traveling to all the states, especially Alaska where he was stationed in the National Guard. Germany was very exciting for him because he could speak German. He cherished the time he spent with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

When he needed assistance with his care, Harlan became a resident of Woodstone Senior Living on October 23, 2019, and passed away there on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the age of 88 years. Harlan was spoiled and loved by all workers there. They loved his one liners and his smile. Blessed be his memory.

Harlan is survived by his:
Children, Timothy Wendlandt and his wife, Marla of Hutchinson, MN,
Vicki Frauendienst and her husband, Randy of Nicollet, MN,
Wendy Wessel and her husband, Bill of Sauk Centre, MN,
Brent Wendlandt of Brownton, MN;
Grandchildren, Jason (Abbey Leach) Wendlandt of Belle Plaine, MN, Chelsea (Shawn) Bertram of Sauk Centre, MN, Tressa (Matthew) Clarke of Sioux Falls, SD, Jack Peterson and his fiancé, Mariah Logan of Sioux Falls, SD, Mitchel (Trista) Frauendienst, Nicole Carlson and her husband, Josh, Jamie Beaudry, Sara (Brandon) Giefer, Christopher Wendlandt, Sapphire Wendlandt, Tyler (Brittany) Tidwell, Stephanie Wessel of St. Augusta, MN, Ryan Wessel and his fiancé, Megen Tangen of Starbuck, MN, Britney (Dan) Schlopkol of Donnelly, MN, Samantha Wessel and her fiancée, Jon Gruber of Sauk Centre, MN, Derick Wessel and his fiancé, Gretta Popp of Sauk Centre, MN;
Great-Grandchildren, Eli Bertram, Eddie Bertram, Emmet Bertram, Ellis Clarke, Stellan Clarke, Mya Frauendienst, Wyatt Frauendienst, Mason Frauendienst, Charlie Frauendienst, Sadie Beyer, Myles Roethler, Malachi Roethler, Maverik Frauendienst, Noah Beaudry, Isaac Beaudry, Zada Beaudry, Hunter Giefer, Beau Giefer, Josiah Tidwell, Neveah Tidwell, Jocelyn Wessel, Ryker Wessel, Winston Wessel, Philip Schlopkol, Henry Schlopkol, Charlie Schlopkol, Lilah Schlopkol and Baby Schlopkol;
Sister, Gloria Mielke;
Brother-in-law, Paul and Diana Meyer of Gaylord, MN;
Nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Harlan was preceded in death by his Parents, Herbert and Ella Wendlandt; Wife, Ruth Ann Wendlandt; Daughter-in-law, Tasha Wendlandt; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law, Alfred and Elsie Meyer; Brother-in-law, Lester Mielke.