Daniel Wandersleben

Obituary
Daniel Wandersleben, 88, of Cleveland, Tn. went to peaceful sleep surrounded by family at home on May 24, 2012. He was born January 1, 1924, at home near the shores of Lake Colico in the Province of Cautin, Chile, South America. His schooling began in Pitrufquen and culminated as Daniel graduated from the Universidad Adventista the Chile with a major in Theology in 1946. On December 15th he married his sweetheart of two years, Nelia Soto Valencia. He accepted a call to serve as a teacher at the Universidad Adventista de Bolivia in Carcajes and served for two years. He then served as Director of Colporteurs in Cochabamba for one year. In 1949, the Universidad Adventista de Bolivia was relocated to Vinto and Daniel helped to build the physical facilities and also served as a teacher there for two years. After the five years in Bolivia, he entered the ministry and served as Pastor in Ecuador; 3 years in Quito, 3 years in Manta, and 1 year in Ambato. He relocated with his wife and three children in 1959 to the United States, enrolled at Andrews University and graduated in 1963 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology. He accepted a call to serve as Pastor for the Indiana Conference of Seventh-day Aventists serving in Gary, Valparaiso, Logansport, Rochester, Plymouth, Seymour, Scottsburg, Madison, Kendallville, Angola, Wolcottville, South Bend and Indianapolis. His official total 35 ½ years of service to the Seventh-day Adventist Denomination ended with retirement and a move to Cleveland, TN in 1985. He was a member of the Bowman Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church and served in various lay capacities.
 
Daniel's devotion and faith in God was evidenced in his love for his wife, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening and appreciated all things beautiful. He loved the outdoors and had a sincere passion for the joy of living. His sensitivity and compassion was demonstrated in his devoted service and love for his fellow man. Daniel was a faithful friend and will be missed by all who were touched by him.
 
Those left to cherish his memory are: His wife of 65 years, Nelia Soto Valencia Wandersleben. Daughter Nancy Lockwitz and husband Dr. Bruce Lockwitz, grandson Patrick Lockwitz and wife Jamie; great-grandchildren Hailey and Ethan, grandaughter Susan Neese and husband Adam Neese, grandaughter Lynnette Lockwitz-Raypole and husband Travis Raypole and grandson Michael Lockwitz. Son Elton Wandersleben. Daughter Joyce Salyers and husband Fred Salyers, grandson Daniel Salyers and wife Marinda, grandaughter Kate Salyers and grandaughther Claire Salyers.
Daniel was the youngest and last survivor of 10 children. There is a large extended family in South America, North America and various parts of this world that also share in his loss and cherish his memory. 
 
A Celebration of Life Service for Daniel Wandersleben officiated by Companion Funeral Home will be held at Bowman Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church, 300 Westview Dr. NE, Cleveland, TN on June 3. Family visitation from 10:00 am to 11:00 am; Service from 11:00am to 12:00. It was Daniels wish that in lieu of flowers any donations in his memory be made for education to the Bowman Hills Seventh-day Adventist School.
 
You are encouraged to share a memory of Daniel and/or your personal condolences with his family by visiting his memorial web page at www.companionfunerals.com
 
Companion Funeral & Cremation Service of Cleveland was honored to assist the Wandersleben family with these arrangements.


Visitation Details
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Bowman Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church
300 Westview Drive NE
Cleveland, TN 37312


Celebration of Life Service Details
11:00 AM
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Bowman Hills Seventh-day Adventist Church
300 Westview Drive NE
Cleveland, TN 37312