Wenell L. "Wen" Rearick Obituary (1926 - 2020)

Wendell L. "Wen" Rearick, 93, of Butler, Pennsylvania, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at Concordia at the Orchard. He was born August 5, 1926 in Vandergrift, Pennsylvania to the late John W. Rearick and the late Margaret Lobaugh Rearick. Wendell was a member of Community Alliance Church, where he sang in the church choir and men's gospel quartet. He formerly held positions in his church as a trustee, deacon, and member of the building committee. Wendell was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in World War II in the Pacific Theatre. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking and especially spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou Rearick, whom he married on July 22, 1947; one son, David Rearick and his wife Pamela of Cabot, PA; two daughters, Wendy Bargatze and her husband Ronald of Whitehouse, TN, and Sally Dietrich and her husband Michael of Butler, PA; eight grandchildren; and a number of great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers. Friends will be received at Community Alliance Church, 800 Mercer Road, Butler, PA on Thursday, January 9, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held immediately following at 3:00 p.m .from the Community Alliance Church, with Reverend Dr. Dennis L. Krajacic, officiating. Military services will be conducted by the Officers and Members of the American Legion Post # 778 of Lyndora, American Legion Post #117 of Butler, and VFW Post # 249 at the church following the service. Private burial will take place in the Greenlawn Burial Estates. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 134 Marwood Road, Cabot, PA 16023.