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Detroit Racquet Club

Richard "City Man" Wendin

Richard Hale Wendin, 83, passed away peacefully Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023.


He was born Sept. 18, 1939, in Detroit, to Sigurd R. Wendin and Martha C. (nee Rich) Wendin. Dick attended Maire Elementary School and Williston Northampton School in Massachusetts. He graduated from Yale University in 1962, and served in the military intelligence with the U.S. Army in post-war Germany.


Dick had a lifeflong career with Heber, Fuger and Wendin and remained active as an investment advisor through July of this year. The beloved "City Man" leaves many friends as a member of the Detroit Racquet Club and welcomed patron to local eastside haunts. He proudly served as commander of the American Legion Post 372 for many years. Dick cherished his lifelong visits to the family's Castle Park resort community in Holland, Mich.


There will be a Memorial for Dick Wendin on Thursday, November 2nd at 10:00 AM at the Grosse Pointe War Memorial. When the DRC mailing is sent out, will you include a note that anyone wishing to attend please RSVP to Bryan Melvin III at: bryanftc@aol.com




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