Wendell Detwiler

© Enid News and Eagle

03-05-2015

Submitted by: Glenn

© Enid News and Eagle

Service for Wendell “Wimp” Detwiler, 83, of Enid, Okla., is 2 p.m. Friday, March 6, 2015, at Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home Chapel. Michael Frisbee will officiate. Burial will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery.

Wendell passed away Sunday, March 1, 2015, in Enid.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Ladusau-Evans Funeral Home.

Wendell was born Feb. 10, 1932, in Pratt, Kan., to Frank Detwiler and Ethel (Kilgore) Detwiler, the youngest of 10 children.

He attended school in Pratt, Kan., until he joined the USAF in 1946.

After successfully completing boot camp, the USAF discovered he was only 14, and he was sent back to his mother until 1949, when he was able to join the USAF again and served until he was medically discharged in 1951.

After his military service, he remained in the Pratt area until he moved to Enid in 1972, where he remained until his death.

On June 25, 1979, he married the love of his life, Doris (Brown) Detwiler. Their combined families were a source of great joy and pride for both. She preceded him in death.

Wendell worked several jobs throughout his life, most of them related to the oil field. He was a well-known and respected derrick hand.

Wendell was proud of his 63 year affiliation with the American Legion and was awarded a 60 Year Continuous Member Certificate in May 2013.

During his retirement he enjoyed collecting and selling scrap metal.

As his health became frail, the neighbors commented how much they missed visiting with him as he tinkered away in his garage, always with the door wide open no matter how hot or cold it was outside.

Wendell is survived by son, Gale Taylor and wife Kathy of Elk City, Okla.; son, Michael Detwiler and wife Debra of Iuka, Kan.; sons, Lendl Detwiler and Robert Detwiler, both of Enid, Okla.; 14 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Ford and a daughter, Judy Foster.

Memorials may be made to American Legion Post 4 in Enid, Okla.

Condolences may be made and the service viewed at www.ladusauevans.com.

(Submitted by family)

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