Dieter M.D.

Dieter Wendling - Dr. Wendling, M.D., DDS, of Manistique, Michigan, passed away at Meadowbrook Medical Care Facility in Bellaire, Michigan, on September 21, 2014. Dr. Wendling was born on July 8, 1928, in Mainz, Germany, where he studied dentistry and medicine, obtaining his doctorate degrees in both fields. He immigrated to the United States in 1954, settling in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Dr. Wendling performed his medical residency at Harper Hospital in Detroit, Michigan, after which he went into private practice in Southfield, Michigan in the specialty of otolaryngology. He was on the surgical staff at Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, where he became chief of staff in otolaryngology, specializing in head and neck surgery and microsurgery of the ear. He also served as as adjunct professor at Wayne State University in Detroit. In 1976, Dr. Wendling moved his practice to Mt. Clemens, Michigan, where he joined the surgical staff of St. Joseph's East and West Hospitals before retiring in 1989 and moving to Manistique, Michigan, to enjoy his Lake Michigan home. Dr. Wendling also joined the U.S. Army Reserves where, after twelve years, he rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. During his medical career, he performed numerous surgeries for charity and treated patients at the state hospitals in Newberry and Pontiac, Michigan. In 1953, Dr. Wendling married Monica Rice, who preceded him in death. In 1963, he married Eva (Braun), who survives him. Dr. Wendling is survived by his sisters, Ursula Zitzelsberger, Klara Schneider, Dr. Anna Marie Schaefer, and his brother, Dr. Peter Wendling. His brother, Dr. Claus Wendling, preceded him in death. Dr. Wendling is also survived by his children, Alexander (Ted) Wendling of Bexley, Ohio; Dr. Karen Wendling of Guelph, Ontario, Canada; Tanya Wendling of Santa Cruz, California; Barbara Wendling of Rochester Hills, Michigan; and Peter Wendling of Bellaire, Michigan. He is also survived by his step-children, Andre Rachmaninoff of Bradenton, Florida, and Jean-Pierre Rachmaninoff of Nashville, Tennessee. His step-daughter, Michelle Rachmaninoff, preceded him in death. Dr. Wendling is also survived by his children's and step-children's various spouses, as well as by numerous grandchildren. He will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to St. Luke the Evangelist Catholic Church, P.O. Box 799, Bellaire, Michigan, 49615. Arrangements have been handled by the Bellaire Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes. Please sign his online guestbook www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com.