Wendell R. Goertzen Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Wendell R. Goertzen of Maplewood, Minnesota, who passed away on February 28, 2026, at the age of 73, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Wendell R. Goertzen to pay them a last tribute.
In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Wendell had on those he encountered along his journey. Though Wendell may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, his essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Wilma Goertzen and Richard Goertzen; his siblings, Mark Goertzen (Michelle) and Jane Kirchoff; his sister-in-law Bev Goertzen; his cousin Pam Hinz; and his siblings, Rollie Goertzen and Perri Goertzen. He was also cherished by several other cousins; eight nieces and nephews; and nine great-nieces and nephews.
