Wendell D. McEldowney, 55, of Salem, passed away on June 11, 2012 at Aultman Hospital. Wendell was born on April 1, 1957, in Beloit, the son of the late Willard and Helen (Schrader) McEldowney. Mr. McEldowney was a 1975 graduate of West Branch High School, a member of Smith Grange #1141, the Elks, the American Legion and was an avid outdoorsman. Survivors include his wife Cara (Goodrich) McEldowney whom he married on July 11, 1981, two sons Andrew Dean McEldowney and Jacob Wendell McEldowney all of Salem, besides his parents he was preceded in death by a sister Nancy. Per Wendellâs request cremation will take place and there will be no services. Friends may send condolences and sign the guest register online at www.grfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are by Gednetz-Ruzek Funeral Home.