Viola Lavera Gillingham Obituary
The family announces the passing of Viola Lavera Gillingham (Fort Wayne, Indiana) on August 1, 2026. Viola, born on October 30, 1932, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Glenn E. Wendel and Clara B. Wendel (Schenkel); her brothers, Glenn Wendel Jr. and Paul Wendel; and her nephews, Gary McCurley and Jim Wendel.
She is survived by: her sister Dorothy "Dottie" McCurley (Kenneth); her nieces, Sherry Slater (Dan Rooney), Kathy Salzmann (Ed), Barbara Hubert (Jerry) and Suzanne Woodford (Vincent); her great-nieces, Emily Salzmann and Megan Salzmann; her sisters-in-law, Marian Wendel and Candy Wendel; and her husband Ray Gillingham (Michael Bedwell).
