Vivian Wendling Obituary

PERRYSVILLE: Vivian Marie Wendling passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 8, 2026, in West View Healthy Living in Wooster, surrounded by her family at the age of 95.
She was born on October 3, 1930, to parents Raymond & Gerladine (Miller) Peters in Loudonville, Ohio. After Vivian graduated from Loudonville High School with the class of 1948, she married Ted C. Wendling on January 13, 1949. The pair raised 4 children together and were married for 68 years until Ted's passing in February of 2017.
Vivian worked in the Food Services department for Loudonville-Perrysville Schools for over 25 years, retiring as the supervisor in 1997. Her responsibilities included everything from ordering and planning school lunches to cooking for school functions and more. She thoroughly enjoyed planning and preparing nutritious food for all the students throughout her time in the district.
In her spare time, she found joy in cooking, gardening, canning, sewing, crocheting, and quilting. Vivian was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church in Perrysville. She always made sure to supply each church function with homecooked food and assisted the congregation as needed. Ted and Vivian always attended family events and were there to provide support, encouragement, and love. Vivian lovingly made countless items of clothing and blankets for her family and became well known for her famous layered Jello molds, each one a true labor of love. Her devotion and love were felt by the family and within the community.
She is survived by her two sons: Thomas (Linda) Wendling of Gainesville, FL and Larry (Cindy) Wendling of Westerville; one daughter: Patty (Doug) Shannon of Perrysville; seven grandchildren: Matthew (Sybil) Wendling, Dr. Adam (Dr. LindaLe) Wendling, Michelle (Josh) Gray, Heath (Nicole) Shannon; Lindsay (Matthew) Carr; John (Heidi) Wendling, and Gretchen (Aaron) Crabtree; 17 great-grandchildren: Alexander (Elizabeth), William and Penelope Wendling, Tommy and Gwendolyn Wendling, Helaina and Calum Gray, Fiona and Lochlan Shannon, Harper and Hudson Carr, Olivia, Tatum, and Regan Wendling, Chelsea (Collin) Lindsey, Larkin and Kennedy Crabtree; one great-great grandchild Jack Lindsey; and her sister Ramona (Tony) Purcell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ted C. Wendling, her son, Russell Wendling, and her four sisters.
Vivian's family will receive friends Tuesday, January 13, 2026, from 12 to 2 p.m. in the Snyder Funeral Home- Lindsey Chapel, Loudonville, with a funeral service starting immediately at 2 p.m. Chaplain Kirk Fairhurst and Pastor Tabitha Williams will officiate. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Cemetery in Perrysville.
Contributions in Vivian's memory may be made at or mailed to the funeral home to the American Red Cross (in support of the large number of blood donations Vivian made) and to the First Presbyterian Church in Perrysville.
Snyder Funeral Home- Lindsey Chapel is honored to serve Vivian's family and encourages you to share a memory or condolence with them on her tribute page.
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