- Date Of Birth: February 9, 1930
- Date Of Death: April 21, 2015
- State: Michigan
TOLLES, Wendell J. Wendell passed away on Tuesday morning, April 21, 2015 at Rose Arbor Hospice Residence. He was born on February 9, 1930 in Kalamazoo, the son of Leo and Alice Carson Tolles. Wendell was a veteran of the United States Army serving during the Korean Conflict. On June 4, 1954, he was united in marriage to his best friend and fishing partner, Joanne M. Tolles in Kalamazoo. In addition to fishing, Wendell enjoyed traveling with Joanne; camping/fishing at Interlochen State Park for over 50 summers and 23 winters in Florida.
He was employed by Kalamazoo Public Schools for over 30 years and was a member of Sunnyside United Methodist. Surviving are two children, Douglas Robyn Tolles of Kalamazoo and Diane Steve McLeod of Dallas, TX; two grandchildren, Jessica Parker Hornsby and Ian McLeod; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Hornsby; and several cousins.
