Taps: Wendell Mann

Posted on Dec 27, 2021 in Taps

Wendell Yip Hung Mann, 83, of ‘Aiea passed away on October 17, 2021. Wendell was born to Fai and Mary Mann on April 25, 1938 in Waipahu. He is a 1956 graduate of Saint Louis High School and attended Northrop Aeronautical Institute in Los Angeles.

After graduation, he began his career at Aloha Airlines as an Aircraft Mechanic and retired 39 years later as an Aircraft Inspector. During

his career, he also served with the Hawai‘i Air National Guard for 40 years and retired as a Master Sergeant.

Wendell is predeceased by son, Nathan Mann. He is survived by his wife, Jeannie; his children, Kendell (Roxane) Mann, Joy (Robin) Yarbrough, Sherrie (Alden) Kunimitsu; and his grandchildren, Jamie, Josh, Katie, Keith, Megan, Nicole, Sophie and Shane. Services will be held at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church on Dec. 28, 2021 at 10:00 am.

Retiree News extends heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends.

Wendell’s service began with the 201st Mobile Communications Squadron in the 1970s.

Please note, Wendell’s service is combined with wife’s service who passed several days after his passing.