Donald James Wendling, 89, of Macungie, died Dec. 10, 2021 in his residence.  He was the husband of the late Audrey Joan (DeWalt) Wendling.  Born in Seisholtzville, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary (Acker) Wendling.  He served in the Army Reserves.  Donald was the co-owner of Wendling Restorations, specializing in the restoration of antique and classic cars for 55 years.  He was an artist, focusing on landscape painting and was a craftsman, building and restoring furniture.  He was a member of Salem Bible Church.

Donald is survived by his sons, Darryl J. Wendling and wife Ann of Macungie, Duane D. Wendling and wife Lyn of Kutztown, Douglas E. Wendling and wife Kristen of Walnutport, and Darrin A. Wendling and wife Marla of Walnutport; daughters, Ardyth A. wife of Rev. Kent Yorgey of Macungie and Angela E. wife of Robert Piacine of Sellersville; brother, Dalton G. Wendling of Macungie; sister, Sandy Decker of Leesburg, FL; Grandchildren, Travis Yorgey and wife Sarah, Nicole (Yorgey) wife of Gaston DiBello, Joseph and Aubrey Piacine, Aurey (Wendling) wife of Nate Amato, Alex and wife Jen, Alicia, Austin, Ethan, Caleb, Seth, Josiah and wife Dana, Zachary and Eliza Wendling; 14 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a brother, Robert Schmehl and a grandson, Benjamin Yorgey.

Due to the current COVID surge, memorial services have been postponed and rescheduled for  Sat, April 23, 2022 at 11:00 AM in Salem Bible Church, 8031 Salem Bible Church Rd., Macungie.  Visitation 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the church.  Interment will follow in Salem Bible Church Cemetery.  Schantz Funeral Home, P.C., Emmaus is handling arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ben Yorgey Foundation, 5771 Buckeye Rd., Macungie, PA 18062.