WENDEL LEE BLAKE

Wendel Lee Blake, 68, died Sunday June 28th, 2026 at Central Wyoming Hospice Home in Casper Wyoming, surrounded by his family. After a long courageous battle with cancer.

Wendel was born Thursday, February 27th, 1958 in Burlington Iowa to Boyd Edward and Betty Lucille (Sherer) Blake. 

He graduated from Mediapolis High School, Mediapolis, Iowa in 1976 and worked various jobs before moving to Douglas, Wyoming in 1992. 

He grew up on his parents’ farm in Mediapolis and was always a farmer at heart. Once in Wyoming he found a new love for truck driving and the oil field so much so that he started his own company. Though later due to health issues decided to sell it, in which he started working at Silver Creek Midstream until his retirement in 2024.

He was married to Sherril Summers in 1979, later divorcing. He then married Karol Exley in 1998 and was with her for 28 years until death. 

Wendel had ten children, Amanda (Jason) Reed, Stephanie (Max) Smart, Ashly (Chris) Hill, Bristol Bale, Jenny (Brian) McPherson, Zane Bale, Kristin (Christian) Buxton, John (Rebecca) Blake, Kayleen (Kyle) Martinez; and son-in-law, TJ Kingsbury. He also has fifteen grandchildren; one great granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Tia Kingsbury on April 21 2023; his parents, Boyd on April 16, 1991 and mother, Betty on May 29, 1994; and sisters, Ronda Blake and Marla Brenner. 

His greatest love was his family and friends.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorials be given to Wyo Cares, P.O. Box 2575, Casper, Wyoming 82602.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, July 18th, 2026 at the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas, Wyoming with The Reverend Jennie Ketner and Reverend Tom Ketner of Christ Episcopal Church in Douglas officiating.  A Celebration of Life service will follow at the Plains Dance Hall, 528 East Richards Street, Douglas, Wyoming.

The Gorman Funeral Homes-Converse Chapel of Douglas, Wyoming is assisting with the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gormanfh.com

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