Wesley J. Stender

We are sad to announce the passing of Wesley J. Stender, 75, of Walcott, IA on Friday, February 13, 2026, at his home surrounded by family. Wes was born on February 16, 1950, in Davenport, IA, the son of Otto and Delores (Mordhorst) Stender.

Family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Friday, February 20th at Chambers Funeral Home in Eldridge, IA. Funeral service begins at 1:00 PM. A private burial service will follow at Maysville Cemetery.

Wes was an alumnus of the North Scott class of ‘68 where he competed in football, basketball, wrestling and track, but most importantly it’s where he met the love of his life Kay Wiese. They married on June 21, 1970, in Davenport. He worked as the county lineman for Central Scott Telephone Company before he began farming full time. With his devoted wife Kay by his side, they farmed numerous farms throughout Scott County as well as owning and operating his classic car restoration service.

Wes was an avid outdoorsman and has two record whitetail on the Hall of Fame at the Iowa Deer Classic. He was also involved in 4H, Pheasants Forever, fast pitch softball, and served as a trustee of Hickory Grove Township. Wes enjoyed making memories with friends and family around a campfire, in the garage or just sitting on a tailgate watching the world go by. Words don’t do justice to the range of interests and talents he possessed. However, not long before his passing, he shared with his grandson that his greatest accomplishment was the family he and Kay built and their love for each other.

Survivors include his wife, Kay; his children, Troy (Tina) Stender of Walcott, Jill (Bernie) Moore of Walcott, Shawn (Lynn) Stender of Durant; his mother, Delores Stender of Walcott; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and sisters, Sharon Low and Cindy Stender.

Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.mcginnis-chambers.com.

Memorials may be made out to the family or Maysville Fire Department.