Avis Wenzel, age 92, of Angola, Indiana, left this earth on March 10, 2021 after a brief illness at Parkview Hospital in Ft Wayne. She was the daughter of Andrew and Anne Schoep and sister to Robert Schoep who preceded her in death.
Avis was born on February 23rd, 1929 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and spent her youth and young adult life there. She married Gene Wenzel in 1948 and started a family of five children. Gene preceded her in death in 1987. Avis was a loving wife, mother and grandma who never knew a stranger. The family moved to Angola in 1960 and thoroughly enjoyed life among countless friends in Steuben County for the past 60 years. Avis particularly loved knitting, dancing and golf.
Avis is survived by her four sons Tom (Susan), Don (Beth), Mike (Terri), Ron (Jan) and daughter Wendy (Curt) Clester. Grandchildren Andrew (Michelle), Travis, Nick, Matt, Joe Wenzel, Connor and Shelbe Clester. And a great granddaughter Ava Wenzel.
There will be no calling or service. A celebration of life is planned for a later date. Memorials to Gene Wenzel Scholarship Fund c/o Steuben County Community Foundation.
Condolences may be sent online to beamsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are being Handled by Beams Funeral Home, Fremont, Indiana.
