Obituary of Ronald Wandzel

Wandzel, Ronald "Ron" Saginaw Township, MI Passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, April 17, 2019. He was 77 years old. Ronald Peter Wandzel was born on October 28, 1941, in Saginaw to the late Walter S. and Susie M. (Napolitano) Wandzel. At an early age, Ron peddled fruit throughout Saginaw and Flint. He graduated from Arthur Hill Tech, and then continued his education and certifications in Insurance. He worked for Garber Buick and then AAA Insurance as a claims adjuster for almost 30 years. Ron was an avid boater and will forever be remembered as "Captain Ron". He enjoyed every weekend at his "cabin on the water" in Bay City, on his 31 foot, Sea Ray "Miss Behavin". He loved to make connections with all people he met. Ron embraced his Saginaw heritage and was proud to be a part of the Napolitano bread family. He enjoyed aviation, sports, working on cars, being outdoors and spending time with his family having a good meal. Ron is survived by his children: Walter J. Wandzel, Wendy (Mark) Schmitz, William "Billy" Wandzel and Makenzie Wandzel; grandsons: Trent and Trey Schmitz; two sisters, Margaret Mohler and Susie (Mark) Gundick; he is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy A. (Town) Wandzel on August 11, 1992; and his best friend, Jim Konieczka on July 11, 2016. FUNERAL: A funeral service for Ron will take place at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 600 Court St., Saginaw, MI 48602. Rev. James Krueger will officiate. Burial will take place on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. VISITATION: Family and friends will gather at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State) on Friday, April 19, 2019, from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Visitation will continue at the church on Saturday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a donation to the Wandzel Family Wishes, C/O Wendy Schmitz. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home, church or through www.DeislerFuneralHome.com