Wendell

Stancell

Wendell Allen Stancell, 73, of Anderson, Missouri, passed away at Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Missouri on December 29, 2024.  He was born in Muleshoe, Texas on June 1, 1951. Wendell was a husband, father, grandfather and veteran.  He was a carpenter by trade, being in the construction business most of his life.  In his younger years, Wendell was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. As he got older, he enjoyed mowing and taking care of his farm with his tractor.

Wendell graduated from McDonald County High School in 1969 and was drafted into the army in 1971, where he served as a military policeman. He served in Germany where he met his wife Irma Gabriella Huether. They were married in 1973.  Gabby passed away in 1996.

Wendell is survived by a son, Shane Stancell (Angel), of Lewiston Idaho, a daughter Jenny Stancell of Noel, Missouri, two sisters, Merlene Taylor (Stan) of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, Sandra Schmidt (Scott) of Anderson, Missouri, three brothers, Monard Stancell (Marsha) of Indianola, Oklahoma, Gaylon Stancell of Noel, Missouri, and Bruce Stancell (Darbi) of Anderson, Missouri, along with 2 grandchildren, Gabby and Gunner of Idaho. Wendell was preceded in death by his wife Gabby, his parents, Allen and Zelma Stancell, and a brother, Clint Stancell.

Wendell will be missed by his friends and family.

Currently, there are no plans for a memorial service.