Dick was born on March 30th, 1941 in Bridgeport, Connecticut. He was the son of the late Otto and Dorothy Wendelberger. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Susan Edith Wendelberger. He was a devoted father to David Wendelberger (son) and wife Dawn Wendelberger, Scott Wendelberger (son), Jeffrey Wendelberger (son), Sandra Britt (daughter), and Kristie Wendelberger (daughter) and grandfather to Forrest Wendelberger, Tyler Wendelberger, Nika Wendelberger, Aubrey Wendelberger, and Luke Wendelberger. Dick was a graduate of Bridgeport Engineering Institute, boy scout master, and president of Milford Jaycees. His greatest accomplishment in life was being a dedicated and loving husband and father. May you rest in peace, Dad. We love you always and forever! Family will receive friends at McAllister Smith Funeral Home, Mt. Pleasant Chapel on Tuesday August 18th, 2015 from 6-8pm. There will be a Graveside Service , Friday, August 21, 2015, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, 1530 Bronson Rd, Fairfield, CT 06824 at 2:00 PM. Condolences may be viewed or submitted at www.McAlister-Smith.com. Arrangements were interested to McALISTER-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, MT. PLEASANT CHAPEL, 1520 Rifle Range Rd., Mt. Pleasant, SC, 29464, 843-884-3833.