Obituary of Donald Raymond Wenge

DONALD RAYMOND WENGE Donald R. Wenge, of Washougal, passed away on November 22, 2010 at the age of 87. He was born on May 13, 1923 in Dell Rapids, SD. Donald joined the Army and fought at the Battle of the Bulge during WWII. He returned home and became the owner of Wenge Industries Inc. and manufacturer of dyes in Compton, CA. In 1994 he married Beverly Buller and they lived in Lakeside, AZ. In 1998 they moved to Washougal. Donald was very hands on and could build anything. He was also a member of the Shriners in Los Angeles. He is survived by his wife, Beverly, at home; daughter, Sherry Ann Hellman of California; step-children, Diana Anderson of Washougal, Larry Reeves of Lake Havasu, AZ, sister, Beverly Wedge-Buell of Iowa; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. Straub's Funeral Home & Columbia River Cremation in Camas was in charge of the arrangements. Memorial donations can be made to the Ray Hickey Hospice House @ 2112 E Mill Plain Mill Plain Blvd., Vancouver, WA 98661. To send condolences or to sign the online guestbook visit www.straubsfuneralhome.com.