Wendell John Cole

Wendell John Cole, 89, of Buchanan, MI passed away on Friday-December 20, 2019. Arrangements have been entrusted to Heritage Chapel – 8747 US 31, Berrien Springs, MI. Wendell was born on September 23, 1930 in Berrien Springs, MI to the late Roland and Flora (McChesney) Cole. He served his country as a “White Coat” while in the U.S. Army from 1954 through 1956. On June 13, 1955 in Takoma Park, MD he married Marjorie Danielson; she preceded him in death on Jan. 1, 2019. Together they raised three children, Daniel (Christine) Cole of Santa Monica, CA, Wendy (Matthew) Fivash of Niles, MI, and Donald (Linda) Cole of Buchanan, MI. He also had five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a brother-Eldine, and a sister-Dorothy who preceded him in death. Wendell taught Flying at Andrews University and Auto-mechanics at Eau Claire High School. He finished his career as a window cleaner on Chicago sky-scrapers. He was a member of the Pioneer Memorial Seventh Day Adventist Church in Berrien Springs. A memorial visitation celebrating his life will take place on Thursday-January 2, from 5:00-8:00pm at the Heritage Chapel in Berrien Springs. Wendell’s final resting place will be at Bethel Cemetery in Arpin, WI at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “Your Story Hour” (Berrien Springs) or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Friends wishing to leave the family a message of condolence may do so at www.heritage-chapel.com