Weldon Walter Wendt (3/29/1960-10/22/2023).

Born in Meade, Kansas in 1960 as the youngest of 4, Weldon joined the US Navy IN 1982 and was stationed in San Diego, California where he lived the rest of his life. He was surrounded by his loving wife, Rosario "Chit" Wendt, of almost 40 years, his siblings, and his grandchildren.

Weldon enlisted in the United States Navy in 1979 and deferred joining until after he completed his associates degree in 1981. He actively served in the US Navy 21 years before retiring as an ADCS in 2001. While he was in the service, he also earned his bachelors degree in aviation management.  He also completed 1210 hours of training (General-456, Airframe-754) in the FFA approved Airframe and Powerplant School No. 3418  Airframe mechanic in February of 1991 from Miramar College.

After retirement from the Navy, Weldon began working as an aeronautical logistics manager at KBR from 2001 until his death.

Weldon W. Wendt is survived by the love of his life, his wife, Rosario T. Wendt; his siblings: Dee Herrmann (Don), Jana Jantzen (Les), Weylin Wendt (Verna); his stepsons: Ed and Bob; his grandchildren Shayne, Aiden, Nick, and Kaylee; his great grandchildren Allen and Brenn; his many nieces, nephews, and beloved colleagues whom he cared deeply about. Weldon was preceded in death by his mother Dolly Ann Wendt, his father Wesley Wendt, and his grandson, Brendon Whitted Pollard.

There wasn't a person Weldon didn't welcome into his home, his life, and into his heart. He will be greatly missed.