Wendell S. Case

Wendell Shane Case, age 50, of Savanna, IL, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2022. A celebration of Wendell’s life will be held at his brother Phil's home at 12066 Scenic Bluff Rd, Savanna, IL, from 1pm to 4pm on Saturday, October 29, 2022. Family and friends are invited to share in Wendell’s life at lawjonesfuneralhome.com.

Wendell was born September 23, 1972 in St. Charles, IL. He grew up in Savanna, graduating from Savanna High School with the class of 1990. During his high school years he worked as an auto body repairman for Moshure’s Auto Rebuilding. Soon after high school, in 1991, Wendell enlisted in the United States Air Force and attended basic training, alongside his brother, Brian. He put his mechanical skills to use, serving his country, holding various mechanical positions during his four years of service.

Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force, Wendell became a travelling mechanic for Burlington Northern Railroad. Then from 2009 to the present, he worked alongside Phil, as a carpenter for S&P Construction.

Wendell loved tinkering with, tearing down, and rebuilding engines. He restored a ’72 Harley Davidson Nighthawk and a Rokon, and he even designed an electric bike, years before they were popular. When he wasn’t in his garage you could bet he was outdoors, enjoying nature, either fishing or hunting, all the while with his trusty dog, Roscoe, by his side.

Wendell will be dearly missed by his mother, Angeline (Charles) Williams; brothers, Brian (Heidi Swiderski) Case, Phil (Shannon) Case, and Jon Case; nephews, Justin (Brandy) Case, Zachary Case, and Liam Swiderski; nieces, Samantha (Tyler) Westerman and Emma Swiderski; one great nephew; and two great nieces. Wendell is preceded in death by his father, Philip Case.