Peter Thomas Wenzel, 64, Indianapolis passed away November 1, 2018.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Paul Oscar and Mary Ellen Wenzel; sister, Mary Theresa Wenzel.
He is survived by his wife, Kendra Wenzel; children, Andrew (Jennifer) Wenzel, Joe Wenzel, Ashley Wenzel; brother, Paul (Shirley) Wenzel; grandchildren, Lyla Wenzel, and soon to arrive in December, Graylie Wenzel; and three cousins in Evansville, IN.
He was a proud graduate of Cathedral High School in 1972 and later earned his Associate Degree from University of Indianapolis.
Over the last 10 years he enjoyed participating in many Strongman competitions and won first place several times.
A Mass will be held on Friday, November 9, 2018 at 5:00 p.m. at Christ the King Catholic Church, 5884 Crittenden Ave, Indianapolis, IN 46220.
Celeste ,Don & Maria Farnsley says
What an infectious laugh my cousin had! We may not had seen each other often but you’d never know it when we would meet for gatherings, we’d pick up where we left off from before. Miss you cousin 😢
Mike and Chris King says
We will certainly miss you at our get togethers and the way you and Mike would to instant replay on your euchre hands. Rest in peace friend.
Janie Miniard says
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time
Jennifer Jenkins says
To the Wenzel Family-My deepest condolences to you. May your memories provide you comfort in the days ahead.
I enjoyed being your neighbor & am thankful for all the love you showed Lucy. I know she sure loved trying to snuggle up with Pete on the couch.
Jim Melton, '72 Cathedral says
What a wonderful man. RIP Pete. Remember family, he will watch from the Heavens.
John Wieland, CHS '72 says
A genuinely good guy…Sorry for your troubles.
Penny Zickafoose says
May you find peace during this time. God’s Blessings for Kendra and the children. Always know that God had a plan for Pete and that he is watching over all of you from Heaven above.
James Mahan '72 says
the formative years at CHS would have been far less a plus in my life without his friendship . my heart goes out to all Pete’s family and friends . may he find eternal peace .
Jim Legault CHS '72 says
Godspeed, Pete. You always had a unique take on things and we were the better for it. My sincere condolences to his family.
Bill Geringer, CHS 1972 says
My condolences to the Wenzel Family. I have known Pete as a classmate and friend since our childhood. Our prayers are with Kendra, his children and grandchild, and his brother Chris. The world has lost another great guy. Rest in peace, my dear friend.
Robert Kasberg says
I considered you a good buddy during our days at St. Joan of Arc, Pete, and I am glad we could reconnect at SJA’s 50th reunion earlier this autumn. My thoughts are with you, and I send my condolences to your family.
Bob Kasberg says
I consisered you to be a good buddy, Pete, during our days at St. Joan of Arc. I am glad we could reconnect at the SJA 50th reunion. You remain in my thoughts, Pete, and I extend my condolences to your family.
Rudy Schouten says
Thoughtful. Genuine. It’s been a long time, but that’s what I will always remember about Pete.
frances Shambarger says
To the Wezel Family,
I enjoyed working with Peter over this past year and am so sorry for His passing. My heart felt condolences are extensed to each of you at this time. A loss in this life is so hard to understand but I pray that you can take cimfort that He is with Our Savior, Praying that your memories and Our Saviot bring you peace as only He can give.
With deep regards, Frances Shambarger, Ryder
Mr. Kim Wall says
I will miss the history lessons, his laughter and the friendship we shared. My condolences to his family, I wish them well. As I say goodbye to a dear friend that I will miss for many years to come, Heaven is greeting an angel.
Allen Hughes says
I had the privilege to work with Peter here at Ryder over the last year. Though we were separated by a generation we had many things in common. I already miss our evening conversations since we had similar schedules; some on our infinity of SciFi stuff, old movies, sports, politics and of course the stories he shared of his family. The pool guy and how they couldn’t get down the driveway due to all the big trees as they backed up. The huge box of movies he had received from his sister. I may have only known Peter for a year but felt a friend I had. I feel that my life has been changed a little by knowing Peter this short period of time. May God be with him and his family, I am so sorry for your loss. And for the last time as Peter would tell me when he left each night, “Allen you have the Bridge”.
Loralie Coffin says
My prayers are being sent for you, Kendra and family. I am thinking of you today and sending you strength.
David P Hodges says
David P. Hodges CHS ’72
Sorry to lose you so soon, Pete. Have great memories from St. Joan of Arc and Cathedral High School. RIP my friend. The best to the family of a great human being.