Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

baird-freeman@yahoo.com

Wendell G. (Wendy) Rockwell, age 73, of rural Portland passed away on Wednesday January 7, 2026 in Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.  She was born in Berwind, West Virginia on December 13, 1952 the daughter of Alfred and Mossie (Collins) Shrader.  She was married on December 2, 1972 to Vernon Rockwell who survives.  She was retired and was a member of First Church of Christ, Women's VFW in Fort Recovery and enjoyed knitting and playing cards.

Surviving is her husband Vernon, two sons Ryan Rockwell (wife Beth) of Portland and Chris (Rock) Rockwell (wife Carla) of St. Henry, Ohio, sister Maidria Rodeheffer of Greenville, Six grandchildren Jonathan Rockwell (wife Madison), Elizabeth Rockwell, Keith Rinker, Mitchell Rockwell, Courtney Rockwell and Lillian Rockwell, Two great grandchildren Calvin and Delilah Rockwell, Two sister in laws and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers Jim and Roger Shrader and two sisters Judy Huff and Betty Allen.

Funeral services will be held Friday January 16th at 6:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Gil Alicea presiding.  Visitation will be on Friday from 3:00 – 6:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to State of the Heart Hospice.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com