Wendell D. Weart was born on September 24, 1932, in Brandon, Iowa. Wendell had three children from his first marriage: Brian, Kathleen, and Craig. Wendell married his second wife Leanne on August 8, 1981, and they had three children: Heather, Scott, and Randy.
Weart earned a bachelor of arts degree in geology and a bachelor of arts degree in math (1953) from Cornell College in Iowa. Weart obtained his doctor of philosophy degree in geophysics (1961) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Account of a meeting called by the State Engineer to discuss applications to drill wells. The Las Vegas Land and Water Company and Robert Griffith both dropped their objections and both were allowed permits. Those in attendance discussed the issues going forward. Memo has date stamps from E.E.B., H.E.D. and U.P. R.R. Co. Law Department, Los Angeles.