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Charles “Wendell” Leedy

March 14, 1931 - January 2, 2022
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Charles Wendell Leedy was born in Indianapolis on March 14, 1931 to Charles Calvin Leedy and Zelda (Hoy) Leedy. He graduated from Southport High School and entered into a five-year co-op engineering program at General Motors Institute, graduating in 1954 with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. He stayed with Allison Gas Turbine Division of GM in Indianapolis for 42 years, retiring in 1992. This tenure included 2-1/2 years working in Derby, England for Rolls Royce in a joint engine-manufacturing venture between the two companies. Wendell was a member of the Indiana Air National Guard from 1955 to 1962, serving as a radar & gunsight technician. For a year of that time, he was an active-duty member of the US Air Force during the Berlin Crisis. Wendell and his wife, Carole, raised three daughters in Greenwood, along with countless dogs, cats, & sheep. Many city residents still have fond memories of the large vegetable garden and bouncing spring lambs in their field along Main Street. Always most at home in the outdoors, Wendell was even busier in his retirement years, working countless hours with Carole in the woods at their 180-acre tree farm and Classified Hardwood Forest in Greene County, Indiana. He was a long-time member of the Indiana Forestry & Woodland Owners Association, winning several awards including the 2005 Indiana Tree Farmer of the Year. Over the years, Wendell was very active at Community Church of Greenwood and Southland Community Church, serving as an elder. Wendell is survived by his wife, Carole; his sister, Lila (& Myles) Eley; his daughters, Nancy Kennedy, Diane (& Pete) Newett, and Susan Helsel, and five grandchildren. A Celebration of Wendell’s life will be Friday, January 7th 12:00pm at Wilson St. Pierre Funeral Service & Crematory, Greenwood Chapel 481 W. Main Street Greenwood, IN with a visitation from 11:00 am to service time. He will be laid to rest in Greenwood Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Southland Community Church Building Fund 5800 West Smith Valley Rd., Greenwood, Indiana 46142.

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Charles Wendell Leedy was born in Indianapolis on March 14, 1931 to Charles Calvin Leedy and Zelda (Hoy) Leedy. He graduated from Southport High School and entered into a five-year co-op engineering program at General Motors Institute, graduating in 1954 with a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering. He stayed with Allison Gas Turbine Division ofContinue Reading

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Monte and Debbie Smith left a message on January 28, 2022:
We were very saddened to hear of the passing of Wendell. We always enjoyed visiting with him and Carole when they visited their farm in Greene County. Our sympathy to Carole and his family.
clyde christmas left a message on January 10, 2022:
My condolences to Carol and family as you are mourning the loss of Wendell! I will miss Wendell a gentleman and a man of principle! Wendell and Carol have been such important members of our church and Life Builders bible study fellowship! I will keep you and your family in my prayers Carol for the Lord's comfort and loving care!
Don Dunnington left a message on January 6, 2022:
We were saddened to learn of Wendell's passing. We have deep appreciation for Wendell and Carole and greatly valued their friendship during our years in Greenwood. It was my privilege to serve as Wendell's pastor for a short time and I recall his wonderful service on behalf of the church--he was a source of wisdom and leadership and was always ready to assist. May the peace of Christ be with Carole and the entire family. We send our love. Don and Jane Dunnington
Thelma Harkness-Thompson left a message on January 6, 2022:
My deepest sympathy is for Carol and the Leedy family. I have wonderful memories of the times Tommy and I shared with you and the truly kind, gentlemanly, and gentle Christian person who was Wendell.9
Jack and Donna Allman left a message on January 5, 2022:
Our lives have been truly blessed by knowing Wendell and Carole as a delightful pair and loyal stewards over all God has given them. Our prayer is that God's presence will fill the void left in the hearts of those who loved Wendell most. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, Jack and Donna Allman
St. Pierre Family left a message:
Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.
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