Former Celina resident David T. "Tim" Wendel, 49, 333 N. Prospect St., Marion, died Aug. 10, 2009, at Marion General Hospital. The cause of death was lung cancer.

He was born April 29, 1960, in Celina to Wayne and Helen Gebele Wendel.

Surviving are a sister, Karen Tower, Merritt Island, Fla.; and a brother, Thomas Wendel, Sacramento, Calif.

He attended Celina Senior High School. He had a lifelong disability related to mental illness and was not employed.

He will be cremated, and his remains will be buried near those of his mother at St. Mary Cemetery in Fort Recovery. The family anticipates holding a private memorial service in late October.