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Ira W. “Jack” Wentz, 81

June 26, 2013

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

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July 17, 2013

Cortney, you and your famly are in my thoughts and prayers. Laura Droege

July 17, 2013

Cortney & Family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Betsy Poth, Charleston SC

Kim, we are so sorry to learn about Jack’s passing.  You and your Mom and Dad  were so kind to us when we relocated to New Paris.  Your Dad’s work in our home remains a tribute to his talents.  We think of you and your mom so often.  Our love to all.

Dotti and Art

Kay,Kim,Doug and Karla,  So sorry to hear of Uncle Jack’s passing. We’ve been losing a lot of special Dads this year! We don’t have far to look to remember one of his many talents, our beautiful stone fireplace is testimony to his masonry skills! Hope to see you all soon, God Bless!  Joe and Sandy Claycomb

Doug,
 I was sorry to read about your dad.  It sucks to lose a parent.  And I always thought your dad was nice. (He put up with our gang invading his house!!) Call if you ever need to talk.  I’m still Osterburg.
Lori Hillegass Claar

Wentz Family,
  Your dad holds a very special place in my heart.  I am so thankful for the many hours I spent at your home and the closeness I feel toward your family.  My heart aches for you and with you during this time of sadness.
   JoAnn (Ferguson) Cross

To the Wentz family,
Just wanted to say our thoughts and prayers are with you.  So sorry to hear about Jack.  We had some good times with him and he will be missed.  He was like family.

Love you all,
Ned and Kim Carson and family.

To Kay and the family

I am sorry to hear about the death of Jack.  He was a good friend to both Jim and I.  We spent many an afternoon or evening watching Steeler games.  Jim and Jack served on the CR school board together trying to solve their problems.  I will call John and Sue Love about Jack’s death.  He was a special person.

Love, Nancy Barefoot

Kay,  I was so saddened to learn of the passing of your father.  I will never forget how he went to Elizabethtown to bring JoAnn home from college when our mother passed away. His kindness and sacrifice at that time was so greatly appreciated.  My sympathies and prayers are with you and the family during these difficult days.

Kathy (Ferguson) Stockenus

Kay and family. So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. Let me know if there is anything I can do to help. Eileen Miller

Kim Wentz and family ……… Sorry for your loss GOD bless you all    Tina Rudisill

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