Ira W. "Jack" Wentz, 81, of Lititz, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 26, 2013, surrounded by his family who loved him dearly. Born in New Paris, PA, he was the son of the late J. Clyde and Hazel C. Miller Wentz.

Jack was a graduate of Thaddeus Stevens Trade School in Lancaster, proudly served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War, and was an independent masonry contractor in Bedford County for 40 years. After retirement he relocated to Lancaster and was a substitute instructor for the Lancaster County Career and Technology Center for 7 years. Jack also was an instructor for Associated Builders and Contractors, Inc. in Manheim.

He served on numerous hospital and school boards, was a past member of Bedford Lodge #320 F. & A. M., Allegheny Region VFW Post #4440 in Schellsburg and the Bedford American Legion Post #113.

Jack leaves to cherish his memory his children: Kay (Wentz), wife of Joseph Hudak of Lititz, Kim Wentz, of York, Doug Wentz of Manheim and Karla (Wentz) Heinrich of Hagerstown, MD; grandchildren: Dr. Cortney Hudak, Andrew and Adam Wentz, Luke, Grace and Jesse Heinrich, and Jonathan Wentz; his beloved canine best friend Mia; and his siblings: Ferne Leppert, Donna Leibreid, Ray Wentz and D. Lee Wentz. Jack was preceded in death by his siblings Dale Claycomb, Jeanne King and infant brother Clyde Wentz, Jr.

A Celebration of Life Service will be announced at a later date. Please omit flowers. Memorial Contributions may be made to Fisher House Foundation, Inc., (for wounded soldiers) 111 Rockville Pike, Suite 420, Rockville, MD 20850-5168 or Hospice & Community Care, PO Box 4125, Lancaster, PA 17604-4125. To send an online condolence, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com . Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory 717-560-5100