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Wendell Ballinger

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VERMILLION, S.D. — Wendell Ballinger, 50, Vermillion, S.D., died suddenly Sept. 11, 2019, in Vermillion, S.D.  Memorial services were Sept. 14 at Grand Valley Lutheran Church, Canton, S.D.  

Family greeted visitors one hour prior to the service.   

Wendell Joseph was born March 14, 1969, in Wakefield, to Lester Ballinger and Connie (Engelhart) Price.  He attended River Valley School, Rock Valley, Iowa.  He has lived at SESDAC in Vermillion for the past 26 years.  

Wendell enjoyed his sensory rings, lawn mowers, race cars, animals, auctions and being outdoors.  He loved Coca-Cola, the color red and music with a good beat.  

He is survived by his father, Lester (Bonnie) Ballinger, Davis, S.D.; mother, Connie Price, Walthill; brothers, Dennis (Chelsey) Ballinger, Canton, S.D., and Ron (Bethanie) Ballinger, Canton, S.D.; sister, Jill (Kent) Fossum, Canton, S.D.; along with numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.