Wendell Viebrock, 86, of Osceola, Wisconsin, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, at Deerfield Gables in New Richmond, Wisconsin.
Wendell was born on Oct. 21, 1940, in Osceola, to Arvid and Ilene Viebrock. He was raised on the family farm near Horse Creek alongside his nine siblings and graduated from Osceola High School in 1959. On July 3, 1964, he married Marcella Martinson, his beloved wife of 62 years, in Lincoln, Nebraska. Together they built a beautiful life and were blessed with four children: Paula, Tracy, Terry, and Monica. Over the years, they also opened their hearts and home to several foster children.
Throughout his life, Wendell owned and operated several businesses in Osceola, including a milk delivery company that served local schools and surrounding communities, PY’s Bar, V&S Variety Store, the Hardware Store, Wanderoos Bar, and the Lumber Yard. He took great pride in serving his community. When he built a new Lumber Yard, he donated the previous building to the local Food Shelf. Supporting local businesses and organizations was important to him, and through his work he formed many lasting friendships and meaningful connections.
Wendell found his greatest happiness in the simple moments shared with family and friends. Fall was his favorite season, especially when spent at the hunting shack, enjoying the outdoors and creating memories with loved ones. He also cherished time at the cabin on Yellow Lake, where he enjoyed fishing, golfing, playing cribbage, and gathering with friends over coffee. Nothing brought him more pride than watching his grandchildren grow into accomplished, caring adults and begin families of their own, blessing him with treasured great-grandchildren who brought him endless joy. He was a devoted fan of the Packers, Brewers, and Badgers and rarely missed the chance to cheer them on. Winters were often spent in Arizona with Marcella, where they created wonderful memories and formed lifelong friendships. Above all else, Wendell’s greatest joy was being surrounded by the people he loved.
Wendell is survived by his loving wife, Marcella; his children, Paula (Jeff) Kammerud, Terry (Christy) Viebrock, and Monica (Dan) Bassett; his grandchildren, Jason (Stacy) Kammerud, Annie Kammerud, Jenna Kammerud, Nate (Angie) Rogney, Teresa Rogney, Nick (Kaitlyn) Rogney, Jordan (Erika) Hansen, Haley Bassett, Tanner Viebrock, and Teagen Viebrock; and 16 cherished great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arvid and Ilene Viebrock; his beloved daughter, Tracy Viebrock; his brothers, Wayne, Craig, and Leon Viebrock; his sister, Linda Janes; and his nieces, Anna Viebrock and Pam Greene.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 17, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Osceola. A visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 16, at Grandstrand Funeral Home in Osceola and will continue one hour prior to the service at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in the Oak Grove Cemetery, East Farmington, Wisconsin. Please join us, after the funeral, at Ken’s Keyboard for a luncheon to celebrate Wendell. You are welcome to join us at 12:30 p.m. if you are unable to attend the funeral.
