Cheryl Kay Wendelin, 76, passed away December 15. Known as “Kay” to her family, Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin and Mabel Wendelin, her brother Duane, and nephew Jeffrey Barmore. She is survived by her sister Arlayne (Don) Barmore, brothers Tom (Karla) Wendelin and Jerry (Gina) Wendelin, sister-in-law Ruth Wendelin, nieces, nephews, and great-nieces survive her. Cheryl was a graduate of Sprague/Martell Central High School and Lincoln School of Commerce.
She was employed by the Nebraska Vocational Rehabilitation Agency at the Nebraska State Department for 44 years. Cheryl was an avid Nebraska volleyball fan, rarely missing a game. She enjoyed traveling, supporting the NU Women’s basketball team, and attending performances at the Lied Center. A celebration of life will take place at a future date. Anyone wishing to honor Cheryl’s memory may donate to the Jeffrey Barmore Memorial at the Lincoln City Library Foundation or the American Kidney Fund.
Graveside Services will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Centerville Cemetery, 1800 West Roca Road, Martell. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery prior to services. Condolences may be left at trumpmemorials.com. Trump Funeral Services, 1600 West “O” Street, Lincoln.
Kay always beat me in “ping pong” and in “horse.” Three out of 4 games should always win. A very wicked left hand slam. She did not have an easy life with her handicaps but love to watch “her Huskers”. She is the first one of our class to go besides Martha who joined us in high school sometime. Didn’t keep in contact like I should have. Always seem to think we are too busy.
Kay was a special girl. She enjoyed her volleyball games and was a wonderful fan.
She was always in a very joyful mood. Our love, thoughts and prayers are with her family.
So sorry. Just talked to her at volleyball game a couple weeks ago. Known her for many years.
Cheryl was such a die -hard Husker volleyball fan and dearly loved the players. My thoughts and prayers are with her family.
Jim & I sat next to Cheryl at Husker volleyball games for years starting at the old Colosseum & later at the Devaney Center.She arrived early & stayed until the team left the floor. Cheryl cheered louder than most & often offered her own take on an official’s call…discretely of course. We missed her when she had to relocate her seat because of mobility issues but I could sometimes see her sitting across the arena intently focused on the game. I can only imagine how excited she must have been knowing the Huskers were still in the running for national championship. I’m sure she’ll be watching!
Condolences to Cheryl’s family. She will be missed.
Very Saddened to read about Kay’s passing. I knew her from my previous medical office and she was always a delight to sit and talk to. She even brought me a gift once that sits on a shelf in my entryway, a copper colored Peacock. Now she will forever have the best seats in the house for those volleyball games!
Cheryl rode my College View bus many years ago when Vox Rehb was on South 48th. I always enjoyed talking to her and seeing her smiling face. She loved the Huskers! I have thought of her over the years, but had lost contact with her. I’m happy she was able to enjoy her Huskers for all her life.