Wendell H. Bishop 1927 - 2021

JOHNSON, BISHOP, STRAWN

Posted By: Connie Swearingen- Volunteer (email)
Date: 10/21/2021 at 10:30:12

Sioux City Journal
6 April 2021

Sioux City

Wendell H. Bishop, 93, of Sioux City passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at a local hospital.

A private family service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel, followed by a public memorial luncheon and visitation from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Online condolences may be made to www.meyerbroschapels.com.

Wendell was born on Aug. 31, 1927 in Maskell, Neb., to Eugene and Clara (Johnson) Bishop. In January 1945 he joined the United Stated Army and served until his honorable discharge in 1946. Wendell attended and graduated barber school in 1948, then the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 1949, graduating with a degree in Agriculture in 1953. He was united in marriage in 1957 to Joyce Strawn, who in his words was "the most beautiful woman in town."

Wendell's uncanny wit and intelligence lead him to many professional successes. Throughout the years he was the sales leader for Chevron Oil Company and then went on to build and start both Union Fertilizer Company and Bishop Farms in Elk Point, S.D. Farming was a passion he proudly shared with both his son and grandson.

Wendell was a member of the Elks and the Morningside Country Club. He enjoyed spending winters in his Arizona home, playing cards at Bob Roe's Point After with his many friends, and above all spending quality time with his family whom he loved dearly.

Wendell was a devoted Husker fan, an exceptional golfer, an avid lover of reading and all things sweet (especially chocolate), infamous for driving with a lead foot while remarkably never receiving a speeding citation, and well known for his inherently distinctive sense of humor.

He is survived by his wife Joyce Bishop; daughter, Shelly Denker; step-son, Mike (Diane) Berke; grandchildren Brent Denker, Sarah Denker, Carolyn Berke, Brian (Carrie) Berke, and Kristin (Kennith) Noll; and brother, Clair Bishop.

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Timothy; sister, Geraldine Utecht; and son-in-law, Donald Denker.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to the June E. Nylen Cancer Center in Wendell's name.

The family would especially like to recognize Mercy One for their care and kindness while providing assistance and support for Wendell.