Extreme Response

Today we honor the life of Joe Wendel. Joe and Julie, his wife, have invested deeply into the lives of countless people by loving them deeply, seeing opportunities for life change, and actively pursuing them. Joe, 52, of Noblesville, IN, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully following a cardiac event on May 16.

From an earthly perspective, we grieve at Joe’s passing and we ask that you pray for Julie and their sons Luke and Jake.

From a spiritual perspective, we celebrate Joe’s unflagging love for God and people. He was a strong supporter of ER staff members, our programs and Leader Mundial. Joe and Julie created the 7 Silos Foundation to help people worldwide.

“Joe will be greatly missed by so many people,” shared ER Mobilization Director Ruth Harris “But knowing he is healed and joyful in heaven with Jesus brings peace in the midst of the sadness.”

"We often say our lives have a ripple effect,” said Brad McKenna, ER President & CEO. “Joe’s life certainly did, in the most positive way."

“Over the years, we’ve had tons of shared experiences with Joe and Julie, including ER visiting projects and people,"said ER Founder Jerry Carnill. "Because Joe traveled to the ministry sites and personally talked with people, he heard their stories, saw their needs and realized the potential for life change was great.

“Joe was all about investing in people. He called it capacity-building. He did this by giving of his time, money and wisdom. He helped ER as an organization build capacity to reach more people. While Joe was incredibly generous, giving is not his legacy. It’s his love for people and the way he saw everyone uniquely."

Read more about Joe's life and impact: https://extremeresponse.org/er-tributes/.

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