Robert L. Wonderly, 91, of Helena, OH passed away on February 9, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on December 6, 1924 in Riley Township, OH to William and Lorena (Auxter) Wonderly.
Bob served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII from 1943 to 1946. He was part of the 5th Division that participated in the assault and capture of Imo Jima and also the Occupation of Japan. He married Jean Baker on June 25, 1949 at St. Mary Catholic Church in Millersville and she survives.
Bob was a carpenter for Mosser Construction and a construction superintendent for Focht Brothers in Tiffin, OH and Alvada Construction until he retired. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Millersville, Gibsonburg American Legion and Fremont Moose. He enjoyed building, farming, gardening, hunting and cutting wood. He was the guy to always turn to because he could fix anything.
Bob is survived by his wife of sixty-six years, Jean Wonderly, Helena; children, Terri (Ted) Parks, Troy, MI, Steve (Nancy) Wonderly, Findlay, Joe (Nancy) Wonderly, Maumee, Jeff Wonderly, Republic, Mike Wonderly and Matt (Linda) Wonderly both of Helena; siblings, Elaine “Sis” Ruggiero, Fremont and Pat Wonderly, Oak Harbor; grandchildren, Katie Ward, Abby and Betsy Wonderly; great grandchildren, Dominic, Braeden, Malani and Evyn.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Donald Wonderly and JoAnn Hofelich.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, February 13, 2016; 11:00 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 865 OH State Route 635, Helena, OH 43435 with one hour of visitation prior to the service at the church. Father Chris Bazar will officiate.
Burial: St. Mary Cemetery, Millersville with military honors provided by the American Legion.
Memorials: Heartland Hospice, 907 W. State St., Fremont, OH 43420 or Donor’s Choice
The family would like to thank all of the nurses and staff at Heartland Hospice for their compassion.
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Sandra Walleman
Dear Aunt Jean, and Wonderly Cousins,
We will all certainly miss Uncle Bob being with us in person. But we all know one day we will all be reunited with all the loved ones to whom we have bid farewell in this life, and we will join them in our Heavenly Father’s home. May God surround and fill, protect, bless and comfort you in your loss.
Love,
Rick and Sandy Walleman
marilyn and glenn weyant
Jean and family; you have our deepest sympathy on the death of Bob , he was a good friend for many years = marilyn and glenn
Suzette (Hofelich) Steinmetz
Aunt Jean and family, John and I would like to offer our sincere sympathy. Uncle Bob was a very special guy who will be missed by all who knew and loved him. He was blessed with a gentle spirit and a great personality, and he loved his family so much. I’m guessing Mom and Dad and Uncle Carmin already have greeted him and probably talked him into a card game by now! Rest in peace, Uncle Bob
Love, John and Suzette
Barbara Sterling Kohl
To the Wonderly Family, You have my deepest sympathy. I have great memories of spending time with all of you. Your Dad was always fun to be around and your home was always welcoming to Terri’s friends and especially me. Please know you all are in my prayers.
Barb (Sterling) Kohl
Robert J. Fazekas
Mr. Wonderly was a handsome guy. I am going to miss his gentle spirit, contagious laugh, and his generosity and friendliness. He was a great man. My sympathies to all the wonderly’s who are left with his memory to cherish.
Tom and Pam Devereux
Jean, Tom and I thinking of you. You and the family are in out prayers.
Kathy J. Zyski
Jean ,I was sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. I spent many years working election with you and feel I got to know your family through all your tales . I am sure he will be greatly missed . but you have many good memories to hold
in your heart always . I will be holding you and your family in my prayers . I know even though you know he is in a good place you will miss him as I miss my mom . May you feel Gods loving arms around you in this time of loss . Love your friend , Kathy Zyski
Rachel Wonderly
I am sorry for your loss he was a good person and a has a great heart from Rachel Wonderly your cousin in Fremont Ohio 43420.