John William Wendt, 72, of Ledger, MT, passed away on January 28, 2020, at Benefis Hospital. He retired from the Department of Interior and the Air National Guard. He loved ranching and farming. John is survived by his wife, Sandy Wendt; children, John F. Wendt, David Wendt, and Lori Wike; sister, Bonnie Mullen; and grandchildren, Jake, Seth, Zane, Luke, and Sadie Wendt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frederick and Mary Wendt; and sister, Donna Grody. A celebration of life gathering will be held at Beaverhead Golf Course in Dillon, MT on Saturday, February 1, 2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Peace Hospice.