Wanda Schwendemann

Wanda Schwendemann, of Montevideo, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Home Front First Assisted Living in Montevideo at the age of 98.

Funeral services will be held Monday, October 5, 2026 at 2:00 PM at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Montevideo.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church on Monday.

Arrangements are with Anderson - TeBeest Funeral Home of Montevideo. www.andersontebeest.com

Wanda Mae Schwendemann was born on December 22, 1927, in Big Bend Township to Edward and Nora (Bystrom) Lovhaug. She was baptized on January 1, 1928, and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Zion Lutheran Church on October 14, 1941. As a young girl, Wanda and her family moved to Watson, where she attended school. She graduated from Montevideo High School in 1946. Following high school, she worked at National T Grocery Store.

Wanda was united in marriage to Walter Schwendemann on October 14, 1956, at Zion Lutheran Church, rural Watson, Minnesota. The couple made their home in the Montevideo area, where they raised three children. After raising her children, Wanda went to work for Montevideo Public Schools as a teacher’s aide at Sibley and Ramsey Elementary Schools. She remained there until her retirement in 1998.

Wanda was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Montevideo, where she participated in Bible study with fellow members. She enjoyed baking, playing cards, and watching the Minnesota Twins. Her most cherished times were spent with her grandchildren. Wanda was always thoughtful about making sure family and friends received birthday cards, anniversary cards, and holiday cards. She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend.

Wanda is survived by her two sons: Robert Schwendemann and his wife Karla, Watson, MN, Paul Schwendemann and his wife Lori, Madison, MN, one daughter, Jayne Edwards and her husband Randy, Stokholm, WI; grandchildren: Jaden (Holly) Schwendemann, Kaleb (Jessica) Schwendemann, Brittany (Keith) Gordon, Rebeka (John) Scepaniak, Randy (Rachel) Edwards, Trista, Edwards; 17 great-grandchildren; a special god daughter, Cindy Schipke; and numerous extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Walter in 1998; and a half sister, Mildred Lanes.