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May 8, 1990 - August 3, 2024 Celebration of Life will be 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Assumption Catholic Church in Eden Valley for Travis J. Wendroth, 34, of Eden Valley who died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 3, 2024. Pastor Al Wieling and Pastor Roger Fears will officiate. Arrangements have been entrusted to Williams Dingmann Family Funeral Home of Eden Valley. Travis was born May 8, 1990, in Litchfield to James and Roseann (Wimmer) Wendroth. He lived in the Eden Valley area most all of his life. Travis was a carpenter and also worked as a mechanic. He was a member of Free Grace Recovery Church in St. Cloud where he was active volunteering in the sober community and wherever help was needed. Travis enjoyed the outdoors and was a jack-of-all-trades. He was energetic, helpful, caring, generous and had a big heart. Travis loved spending time with his son, Lucas. Survivors include his parents, James and Roseann of Eden Valley; son, Lucas of Litchfield; sister, Sara Wendroth (Mike Haglund) of Eden Valley; brother, James “Jimbo” (Kim) of Eden Valley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. In lieu of flowers, memorials are preferred. Obituary and guestbook available online: www. williamsdingmann.com.

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POLICE BEAT

Hutchinson Police Services responded to the following incidents: JULY 25: Hutchinson Police responded to a report of theft on the 1300 block of Jefferson Street Southeast. The reporting female stated that items were taken from her vehicle sometime the previous evening. Cash, a diaper bag and an electronic tablet were taken. Estimated value for items is $250. No suspect(s) at this time.

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