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Matthew (Matt) Winston Wenndt
Matthew (Matt) Winston Wenndt
Lisbon
Matthew (Matt) Winston Wenndt, 52, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 7, 2025, in Lisbon, Iowa.
Above all else, Matt loved his family. He is survived by his wife, Amy; son Lars Ledford of Eugene, Oregon; daughter Stephanie (Zach) Fillmore of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; son Cameron Wenndt of Newhall, Iowa; parents Duane and Janice Wenndt of Wyoming, Iowa; sister Elaine (Dan) Michaels of Llano, California; brother Jonathan Wenndt of Peoria, Arizona; 3 grandchildren Harper, Hudson, Ezra, two nephews Alex and Andrew and a niece Rachel; and many aunts, uncles, and cousins.
A visitation will be held from 10:00-11:00 am on Saturday, May 3, 2025 at Zion American Lutheran Church in Wyoming, where his memorial service will be held at 11:00 am. Cards of condolences may be directed to Dawson Funeral Services Attn: Matthew Wenndt Family, PO Box 258, Wyoming, Iowa 52362.
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