Wanda L. (Mendell) Bricker, 92, Gaston, passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Aperion Care – Marion. She was born in Bright, Indiana, on May 24, 1932, to Harold and Helen (Kling) Mendell.
Wanda graduated from Converse High School in 1950 and furthered her education at Marion College and St. Francis in Fort Wayne, receiving her M.A. in education. She worked her entire career at Sweetser Elementary School. Wanda enjoyed reading, shopping, exercising, traveling, and family time. She was a member of Converse Methodist Church, where she ran an after-school program for several years.
Survivors include her children, Susan (Brent) Davis and Jim (Malinda) Bricker; grandchildren, Teryn Renbarger, Kalyn Renbarger, Raayn Renbarger, Kurt Davis, Kortnee Mauck, Rebekah Bricker, and Justin Bricker; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence Bricker; daughter, Jane E. Renbarger; and sisters, Waneta Hyman, Joan Gates, and Dorothy Hoyt.
The family will receive visitors from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral & Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.
Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Wanda’s life will begin at 1:00 pm with Gary Miller officiating. Burial will take place at Converse Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Converse Public Library, 108 S. Jefferson St., Converse, IN 46919 or Converse Fire Department, 707 E. Marion St., Converse, IN 46919.
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