Harold Wendorf, 98

Published 10:29 am Monday, December 27, 2010

Harold F. Wendorf, age 98, of Austin passed away Dec. 25, 2010 at Comforcare Nursing Home in Austin. Harold was born April 10, 1912 to Ferdinand and Wilhemina (Froreich)Wendorf in Waltham Township, Mower County. He was a baptized and confirmed member of St. Michael’s Lutheran Church in rural Waltham. After completing his primary education, he farmed north of Austin and was employed a short

Harold Wendorf

time at Hormel C. On Nov. 4, 1953 he married Florence Swenson at St. Michael’s Lutheran Church. In 1955 a son, Michael was born. Harold and Florence farmed north of Austin a number of years. In 1962, Harold began work at Hayfield High School. In 1968, he attained his Steam Boiler certificate at Austin State Jr. College and received a Chief Boiler license for Custodial Engineer. Harold then began work at Riverland College and retired in 1977. Harold served on the St. Michael’s church council holding several offices. He and Florence lived on the family farm until 1974 and moved to Austin, most recently residing at the Primrose Retirement complex for the past six years.

Harold will be remembered for his kind personality, good sense of humor and for not having a bad day. He truly loved to dance.

Survivors include his loving wife of 57 wonderful years, Florence of Austin; one son, Michael (Glennise) Wendorf of Rock Springs, WY; granddaughter, Lesley; great grandson, Miles; and great granddaughter, Alyssa, all of Rock Springs, WY. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, five sisters and grandson Aaron.

Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2010 at the Worlein Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held one hour before the service and interment is at Oakwood Cemetery in Austin. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to St. Michael’s Lutheran Church, 30450 570th Ave. Waltham, MN 55982 or the Austin Senior Citizen Center, 400 – 3rd Ave NE., Austin, MN 55912, Condolences may be expressed to the family online at www.worlein.com