Wanda was born on September 18, 1940 in Elwood, Indiana to Claude and Verna (Russell) Stubbs and was a graduate of Suttons Bay Schools. On Jan 4, 1958 in Baraga, Michigan she married Jim Pelon, to whom she was married for almost 20 years. Together they had 5 children. Wanda married Vern Fehrenbach on March 4, 1978 in Traverse City. They also enjoyed almost 20 years together.
Wanda was very social, enjoyed playing bingo, card games with friends and going out to eat. She knew every waiter and waitress in her favorite restaurants. More than anything, she loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and grand-dogs.
She is survived by her children Jamie (Sonny) Wheelock, Jim (Annette) Pelon, Scott (Laura) Pelon, and Sherri (Terry) Glezman; her stepchildren Robyn (Nick) O'non, Dennis Fehrenbach, Dawn (Don) Rousseau, and Sue Kieft; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, both spouses, her son Rock, and all her siblings.
A visitation is planned for Monday, August 20, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Covell Funeral Home in Traverse City. A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church. The burial will take place following the luncheon at Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Francis Church, 1025 S. Union St, Traverse City, MI 49684 or to The Father Fred Foundation, 826 Hastings, Traverse City, MI 49686.
Please visit Wanda’s online memorial at www.covellfuneralhomes.com to share stories and send condolences to her family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home of Traverse City.
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