Douglas John Wendel

Douglas John Wendel passed away peacefully at his home in Ephraim, UT, on March 20, 2026. He was born on May 26, 1951, to Allen and Eileen Wendel in Bountiful, Utah. 

He is survived by his wife, Sylvia Wendel, whom he married on August 20, 1975, in the Salt Lake Temple, their children: Channie (Justin) Shearer, Jared (Brandi) Wendel, Jason (Audrey) Wendel, Angela Wendel, Chrissi Wendel and Ashley Wendel, 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren (+ two on the way!).

Doug spent his life helping things grow—whether in his garden and orchard, by teaching scouts to become men and gain a testimony, by expanding the minds of college students, or by guiding his children or grandchildren to learn the value of work and service.

Funeral Services will be on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. in the Ephraim 6th Ward Chapel, 450 North 200 West in Ephraim, Utah.
Viewings will be held at the church on Wednesday, March 25, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. and prior to services on Thursday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. 
Interment will be in the Ephraim Park Cemetery. 
Funeral Directors: Magleby Mortuary, Richfield, Salina, and Manti. 
Online guestbook and live streaming of the services available at www.maglebymortuary.com under Doug’s obituary