Wendell B. Noaker: 1930 - 2008
Wendell B. Noaker, 77, a resident of Albion, died at 2:30 a. m. on Sunday, March 16, 2008, at Hickory Creek at Kendallville. He had been in declining health since October, and had entered the nursing home on February 29.
Mr. Noaker was born on July 8, 1930 in Detroit, a son of Mervin and Florence (Burkman) Noaker, and spent his formative years in Wayland, Michigan.
As a young man he served with the U. S. Navy during the Korean Conflict, and was married in Breedsville, Michigan on February 24, 1983 to Anna L. Gray. The couple lived for 13 years in Bangor, Michigan before moving to Noble County in 1996.
Employed as the director of engineering at Du-Wel Metal Products in Bangor, Michigan, he retired from there in 1995 after 33 years.
The surviving relatives include his wife Anna; four daughters Sandra (Mitchell) Wells of Allegan, Mich., Nancy Noaker of Lynchburg, Virg., Lana Jackson of Albion, and Jill (Jeff) Lash of Columbia City; a son Wendell Roger Noaker of Orlando, Fla; a sister Ruth Pincomb of Avon Park, Fla; three brothers Wayne R. (Lois) Noaker of Avon Park, Fla, Lloyd C. (Beth) Noaker of Wakarusa, and David E. (Carol) Noaker of Orlando, Fla; and eight grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by twin sons Ronald Noaker and Donald Noaker; a daughter Dorothy Noaker; a brother Dan M. Noaker; and by a sister Wanda McDonald.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m. on Thursday, March 20, 2008, at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco with Pastor Lyle Calkins, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the mortuary on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p. m., or one hour prior to the service Thursday afternoon.
Interment will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Albion.
For those who wish, memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 111 E. Ludwig Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46825
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March 17th, 2008 at 7:40 am
My condolences to Sandy and her family for the loss of your father. You’ll be in my thoughts and prayers.
March 18th, 2008 at 11:32 am
I’m sorry for your loss. I worked in the office at Du-Wel from 1989 to 1993. He was a very nice man.
March 20th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Lana, I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
March 20th, 2008 at 3:49 pm
To the Noaker family,
Sorry to hear of your loss.You know we are here if you need anything.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Hope to hear from you sometime Anna.
Love pat,
March 23rd, 2008 at 5:41 pm
Anna, I was sadden to hear of Wendell’s passing this past week. As you know I spent many years working with Wendell at DuWel in the Bangor Plant. I always have given him credit as my mentor in thos early years. He taught me a lot about the diecasting process which I have never forgotten. I retired from ICG (DuWel) after 38 years this past June. I know that Wendell will be missed by all and you are in my thoughts.
Sincerely,
Larry Wittkop
March 27th, 2008 at 10:47 am
Dear Anna,
I was on vacation the last two weeks and was shocked to hear of Wendell’s death. Troy told me this morning. I hope you are okay. I know you were very close to each other, and he would have wanted you to be taken care of. I enjoyed your visits over here at Edward Jones. Wendell made me laugh. Let us know if we can help you in any way.
Love, Alanna