Walter F. Wendt, age 92, died on Sunday, March 9, 2008 at Maplewood of Sauk Prairie. He was born in Baraboo on August 1, 1915, the son of the late Albert and Beulah (Hoege) Wendt. He was united in marriage to Dorothy Huerth on July 31, 1943 in Seattle, WA. Walter was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served during World War II. He farmed for most of his lifetime and also established Wendt's Cafe. In addition, along with his son, Randy Wendt, established Wendt Building Supply, Inc., retiring in 1990. Walter was a faithful member of First United Church of Christ, Sauk City Mens Club and Sauk Prairie Community Club, and a longtime member of Lachmund-Cramer V.F.W. Post 7694 and the Sauk City Cemetery Association. He always had an interest and was involved in Sauk Prairie happenings and agriculture and had a great love of the land. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; a daughter, Renee Byers; a son, Randy (Audrey) Wendt; 3 grandchildren, Scott Byers, Troy Wendt and Tara (Kirk) Newman; 2 sisters, Ethel Hutchinson and Edith Ladd; half-sister, Shirley (Ed) Herdt; sister-in-law, Audrey Wendt; special friends, James Schwarz, Walter and Dave Dickerson; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lynn; 3 sisters, Mildred, Gertrude and and Betty; 4 brothers, Harry, Raymond,George and Herb. A graveside service with military rites conducted by Lachmund-Cramer V.F.W. Post 7694 will be held at the Sauk City Cemetery at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2008. Pastor Bill Kapp will officiate.