Kae Rae (Patterson) Wendel

Kae Wendel, born June 21, 1935 in Seymour Iowa, moved to the Quad city area and attended Moline Illinois schools. She graduated from Moline high school in 1953 and went on to work for IBM Moline for 30 years; earning many awards for her work.  She enjoyed playing cards for many years with high school friends. Kae later moved to Belen, New Mexico with her husband, Del, where they enjoyed their retirement. She was very active in the German club, VFW American legion, and art league. She is survived by her husband, Delmar; sister, Karen Gyenge, Jacquelyn Richards ,brother, James Patterson, brother-in-law, Leo Combs and many nieces and nephews. On Dale's side, she is survived by three stepchildren, Carm Wendel, Andrew Wendel, Pam O'Regan, as well as five grandchildren, Nathan Wagner, Breanna Schnitzlein, Michael O’Regan, Sean O’Regan, and Shannon O’Regan.  She also had three great grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her stepdaughter, Tina Schnitzlein. A Private service for Kae will take place at a later time. In Lieu of flowers, the family of Kae ask that donations in her name be made to the Belen Art League, 509 Becker Ave., Belen, NM 87002. Arrangements are being handled by the caring professionals at the Noblin Funeral Service Belen Chapel, 418 W. Reinken Ave., (505)864-4448, where an online guest register is available at www.noblin.com.

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