Wendell D. Leland

 

Wendell D. Leland, 93, a lifetime resident of Wabash, Indiana passed away at 10:42 a.m. on Thursday, December 14, 2023, at Wellbrooke of Wabash. He was born on July 14, 1930, to D.L. and Bertha (Martin) Leland in Wabash, Indiana.

Wendell was a 1948 graduate of Wabash High School. He served in the United States National Guard. Wendell married Janis McDowell in 1953. She passed away in 1996. He then married Mary Metzger in 2004. She passed away in 2020. Wendell worked as a sales engineer at Wabash Metal Products in Wabash, before retiring. He was a member of Bachelor Creek Church of Christ in Wabash. He was also a member of Elks Lodge #471 and American Legion Post 15. Wendell enjoyed being outdoors, golfing, fishing, and having a good stogie. He also had a talent for singing. 

Wendell is survived by three sons, Sam (Katie) Leland, Stan (Kathy) Leland, Don (Tyann) Leland, all of Wabash, Indiana; one daughter, Marianne (Mark) Milam of Roann, Indiana; 9 grandchildren, Leah (Nathan) Thurman, Hannah (Andrew) Neuenschwander, Tyler (Adriane) Leland, Andrea (Joe) Pretorius, Jackson (Brittney) Leland, Joseph Leland, Erika (Carson) White, Evan (Mackenzie) Milam, Ellie Milam; 14 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Debbie Leland of Fishers, Indiana, Anne Leland of Taiwan, Japan; and long-time loving caregiver, Fern Dillon. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, two brothers, and two sisters.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at McDonald Funeral Home, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992 with Tyler Leland officiating. Burial will follow at Falls Cemetery in Wabash, Indiana.  

Visitation for family and friends will be from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at the funeral home.

Preferred memorials can be directed to Wabash County Cancer Society in care of McDonald Funeral Homes.

McDonald Funeral Homes, Wabash Chapel, 231 Falls Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992, have been trusted with Wendell Leland's final arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com