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Early Wentzes
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Mary Wentz of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on September 11, 1871, and died at age 100 years old in March 1972.
Emma Wentz of Alton, Madison County, Illinois was born on July 11, 1871, and died at age 97 years old in December 1968.
Philip H Wentz of Zanesville, Muskingum County, OH was born on August 19, 1871, and died at age 95 years old on February 15, 1967.
Alonzo Wentz of Riverside, Burlington County, NJ was born on December 19, 1871, and died at age 95 years old in September 1967.
Carl Wentz of Fort Lauderdale, Broward County, FL was born on September 21, 1874, and died at age 95 years old in June 1970.
Helen Wentz of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin was born on April 4, 1874, and died at age 98 years old in July 1972.
Forest Wentz of Albemarle, Stanly County, North Carolina was born on December 22, 1875, and died at age 90 years old in July 1966.
Philip Wentz of Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota was born on March 18, 1875, and died at age 105 years old in May 1980.
Charles Wentz of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PA was born on November 18, 1875, and died at age 94 years old on October 15, 1970.
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Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004
Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004
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Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004 a
Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--12 aug 2004 a
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Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--fall of 1944
Neal Orvie Shaben, Carol Lee-Wentz, Ruth Ann Shaben-Pogue, Harry Russell Shaben--fall of 1944
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Carol Wentz & Harry Russell Shaben & Ruth Ann (Shaben) Pogue-- siblings 2017
Carol Lee Wentz & Harry Shaben & Ruth Pogue-- siblings 2017
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Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz--with daughter Brenda Wentz-Bell Newspaper 1000th patient 6 nov 1967
Carol Lee Shaben-Wentz--with daughter Brenda Wentz-Bell Newspaper -Hospitals 1000th patient 6 nov 1967
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Steven Alan Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1987)senior
U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999
Wisconsin
Lancaster
Lancaster High School
1987
Wisconsin
Lancaster
Lancaster High School
1987
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Albert Donald Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1988)
Albert Donald Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1988)
Name Albert D Wentz
Estimated Age 17
Birth Year 1971
Yearbook Date 1988
School Lancaster High School
School Location Lancaster, Wisconsin, USA
Grade Completed Junior
Name Albert D Wentz
Estimated Age 17
Birth Year 1971
Yearbook Date 1988
School Lancaster High School
School Location Lancaster, Wisconsin, USA
Grade Completed Junior
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Albert Donald Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1986)
Albert Donald Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1986)
Name Albert Wentz
Estimated Age Abt 16
Birth Year 1970
Yearbook Date 1986
School Lancaster High School
School Location Lancaster, Wisconsin, USA
Photo Description Freshman
Name Albert Wentz
Estimated Age Abt 16
Birth Year 1970
Yearbook Date 1986
School Lancaster High School
School Location Lancaster, Wisconsin, USA
Photo Description Freshman
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Albert Donald Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1989)
Name Albert Donald Wentz
Estimated Age 16
Birth Year 1973
Yearbook Date 1989
School Lancaster High School
School Location Lancaster, Wisconsin, USA
Name Albert Donald Wentz
Estimated Age 16
Birth Year 1973
Yearbook Date 1989
School Lancaster High School
School Location Lancaster, Wisconsin, USA
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Nancy Lee Wentz-Udelhofen-Fuls--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1956)
Name Nancy Wentz
Estimated Age 16
Birth Year 1960
Yearbook Date 1976
School Cassville High School
School Location Cassville, Wisconsin, USA
Estimated Age 16
Birth Year 1960
Yearbook Date 1976
School Cassville High School
School Location Cassville, Wisconsin, USA
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Edward Alvin Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1956)mixed chorus
Name E Wentz
Estimated Age Abt 16
Birth Year 1940
Yearbook Date 1956
School Cassville High School
School Location Cassville, Wisconsin, USA
Photo Description Mixed Chorus
Estimated Age Abt 16
Birth Year 1940
Yearbook Date 1956
School Cassville High School
School Location Cassville, Wisconsin, USA
Photo Description Mixed Chorus
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Edward Alan Wentz--U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-1999(1957 a)
Name Edward A Wentz
Estimated Age 16
Birth Year 1941
Yearbook Date 1957
School Cassville High School
School Location Cassville, Wisconsin, USA
Estimated Age 16
Birth Year 1941
Yearbook Date 1957
School Cassville High School
School Location Cassville, Wisconsin, USA
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Updated Wentz Biographies
Carol L. Wentz
February 20, 1940 — March 13, 2025
Lancaster
Carol Lee Shaben Wentz, age 85, went home to be with her son, Steven, her mother, and all her siblings and loved ones on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on the family farm on February 20, 1940, in rural Cassville, the daughter of Orvie and Mary (Gibson) Shaben. Carol graduated from Cassville High School in May 1958. She married Edward Wentz on December 29, 1958. They had seven children including a set of twins at the end of the sibling line. Carol was a CNA most of her adult life, working 33 years at the Lancaster Nursing Home and caring for many in their home though Homeward Bound and in private home care. Carol became a district manager with Stanley Home Products and was a dealer for decades. She was also a member of many organizations including Beetown Women’s American Legion, Tops, Birthday and Walking clubs. Carol also volunteered for decades at the Grant County Thrift Shop.
Survivors include her children: Nancy (Rusty) Fuls, Florida, Rodney (Susan Slaughter) Wentz, Lancaster, Ken (Renae) Wentz, Platteville, Brenda (Dean) Wentz-Bell, Tomah, Alvin (Kari) Wentz, Waukon, IA, and Albert (Stacy) Wentz, Davenport, IA; 27 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her son, Steven, her parents, Mary and Orvie Shaben, and all of her siblings: Ruth, Neal, Harry, Renetta, a daughter-in-law, Virginia, a grandson, Nathan, and two great-granddaughters, Alysha and Alexis.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory, 1234 S Madison St., Lancaster. Family burial will be in Beetown Cemetery, Beetown, at a later date. Family will greet friends on Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Mary E (Wentz) Calrtider was born on October 24, 1937. She married Malvin Roy Calrtider, and they had a child Andrew Carroll Caltrider. She would also marry Malvin D Caltrider, and they had children Andrew Carroll Calrtider and Brock D Caltrider. Mary Calrtider died at age 79 years old on November 9, 2016. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary E Calrtider.
Max D Wentz of Culver, Marshall County, Indiana was born on February 5, 1925, and died at age 61 years old in November 1986.
Ralph E Wentz of Lancaster, Fairfield County, OH was born on November 21, 1918, and died at age 79 years old on March 9, 1998.
Willard T Wentz of Quakertown, Bucks County, PA was born on May 25, 1915, and died at age 84 years old on November 1, 1999.
Felix J Wentz of Pottsville, Schuylkill County, PA was born on July 20, 1913, and died at age 74 years old on October 21, 1987. Felix Wentz was buried at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery
Section 11 Site 867 Rr2, Box 484 - Indiantown Gap Road, in Annville.
Harper O Wentz of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC was born on June 16, 1917, and died at age 92 years old on April 19, 2010.
Earl C Wentz of Portland, Washington County, Oregon was born on March 6, 1897, and died at age 71 years old in March 1968.
Ray E Wentz of Lancaster, Lancaster County, SC was born on April 27, 1921, and died at age 79 years old on November 5, 2000.
Walter O Wentz of Concord, Cabarrus County, NC was born on December 28, 1916, and died at age 80 years old on November 18, 1997.
Wilbur D Wentz of Friedens, Somerset County, PA was born on August 15, 1922, and died at age 86 years old on April 21, 2009.
Donald L Wentz of Diamond Springs, El Dorado County, CA was born on March 20, 1924, and died at age 80 years old on March 18, 2005.
Donald G Wentz of Canfield, Mahoning County, OH was born on October 26, 1921, and died at age 82 years old on August 21, 2004.
Donald B Wentz of Hatfield, Montgomery County, PA was born on October 6, 1922, and died at age 85 years old on November 5, 2007.
Phillip R Wentz of Mansfield, Richland County, OH was born on January 30, 1928, and died at age 67 years old on March 3, 1995.
Ordean E Wentz of Hanover, York County, PA was born on January 3, 1923, and died at age 58 years old in January 1981.
Virgil W Wentz of Fayette, Fulton County, Ohio was born on July 3, 1916, and died at age 66 years old in September 1982.
Clyde T Wentz of Shelby, Richland County, OH was born on May 24, 1905, and died at age 83 years old on August 31, 1988.
Harry H Wentz of Bowling Green, Wood County, Ohio was born on June 3, 1917, and died at age 64 years old in August 1981.
Popular Wentz Biographies
Mr. Edward A. Wentz, of Cassville, passed away at the age of 77 years 8 months and 12 days on Friday October 9, 2015, at his home. Edward was born January 27, 1938, the son of Alvin and Leona (Pickel) Wentz.
He graduated from Cassville High School, and later served in the U. S. Army as a rifleman.
Edward worked with his father at Beetown Feed and Hardware. He was later a patrolman for Beetown and Waterloo townships.
Edward was united into marriage to S. Lynda DuVal on July 5, 1985, in Beetown. Together they were over the road truck drivers, and later, Edward was employed at Cabella's.
He was a member of the American Legion Post No. 352 of Cassville, and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening.
Mr. Wentz is survived by:
…his loving wife,
……Lynda Wentz;
…his children,
……Nancy (Rusty) Fuls,
……Rodney Wentz,
……Kenneth (Renee) Wentz,
……Brenda Wentz,
……Alvin (Kari) Wentz, and
……Albert (Stacy) Wentz;
…siblings,
……Donna (Mac) Axe,
……Ron (Sylvia) Wentz,
……Barbara (John) Bond;
…several grandchildren and great-grandchildren;
…step-children;
……Rose (John) Werner, Adella (Robert Powell) Coulthard,
……Delvin (Nancy) Coulthard, Alice (Bob) Bechtolt,
……John (Brenda) Coulthard, and David (Lisa) Coulthard, and
…several nieces and nephews.
[Per suggestion supplied by "Tody" (#47163458), a Find-A-Grave contributor member: “Ed was also survived by his former wife and the mother of his children Carol (Shaben) Wentz of Lancaster, WI. I believe this should be included with the above information for genealogy research in the future. Thank you]
Edward was preceded in death by:
…his parent,
……Alvin Wentz and
……Leona Wentz, nee Pickel;
…a son,
……Steven Wentz;
…step-children,
……Diane, Vivian, and Joe Coulthard; and
…a nephew,
……David Hines.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 13, 2015, at 11:00 a.m. at Beetown Township Hall in Beetown, Wisconsin, with Reverend Pamela Strakeljahn officiating. Family and friends may call from 9:00 a.m. until time of services at the Beetown Hall.
Burial with military honors will be in Beetown Cemetery.
Arrangements and obituary provided by the
Martin Funeral Home and Cremation Services
313 Fredrick Street
Cassville, Wisconsin 53806
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Visitation and Funeral Service
…Beetown Town Hall
……7764 County U East
……Beetown, Grant County, Wisconsin
…Tuesday, October 13, 2015
……Visitation from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
……Service at 11:00 a.m.
Committal Service and Interment
…Beetown Cemetery
…Muscallounge Rd
…Beetown, Grant County, Wisconsin
River Wentz died on October 19, 1990 in Dane County, Wisconsin United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember River Lee Wentz.
Darlene Mae (Grabill) Wentz was born on February 18, 1949 in Bedford County, Pennsylvania United States to Stanley Martin Grabill Sr and Sarah A Morgan, and has siblings Carol Jean (Grabill) Kleman, Gary Jacob Grabill, Larry M Grabill, Arlene B (Grabill) Martin, Robert Lee Grabill, and Mary Alice (Grabill) Seymour. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Darlene Mae (Grabill) Wentz.
Rodney Edward Wentz was born in 1962. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rodney Edward Wentz.
Carol L. Wentz
February 20, 1940 — March 13, 2025
Lancaster
Carol Lee Shaben Wentz, age 85, went home to be with her son, Steven, her mother, and all her siblings and loved ones on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Lancaster Health Services. She was born on the family farm on February 20, 1940, in rural Cassville, the daughter of Orvie and Mary (Gibson) Shaben. Carol graduated from Cassville High School in May 1958. She married Edward Wentz on December 29, 1958. They had seven children including a set of twins at the end of the sibling line. Carol was a CNA most of her adult life, working 33 years at the Lancaster Nursing Home and caring for many in their home though Homeward Bound and in private home care. Carol became a district manager with Stanley Home Products and was a dealer for decades. She was also a member of many organizations including Beetown Women’s American Legion, Tops, Birthday and Walking clubs. Carol also volunteered for decades at the Grant County Thrift Shop.
Survivors include her children: Nancy (Rusty) Fuls, Florida, Rodney (Susan Slaughter) Wentz, Lancaster, Ken (Renae) Wentz, Platteville, Brenda (Dean) Wentz-Bell, Tomah, Alvin (Kari) Wentz, Waukon, IA, and Albert (Stacy) Wentz, Davenport, IA; 27 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Carol was preceded in death by her son, Steven, her parents, Mary and Orvie Shaben, and all of her siblings: Ruth, Neal, Harry, Renetta, a daughter-in-law, Virginia, a grandson, Nathan, and two great-granddaughters, Alysha and Alexis.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at Martin Schwartz Funeral Home & Crematory, 1234 S Madison St., Lancaster. Family burial will be in Beetown Cemetery, Beetown, at a later date. Family will greet friends on Thursday, from 11:00 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.
Keith Wentz was born to Kitty D Kelly, and has siblings Gregg Wentz, Kerry Wentz, Trevor A Wentz, and Matthew M Wentz. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Keith Wentz.
Matthew M Wentz was born to Kitty D Kelly, and has siblings Gregg Wentz, Kerry Wentz, Trevor A Wentz, and Keith Wentz. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Matthew M Wentz.
Carol (Sturtz) Wentz of Destrehan, Louisiana United States was born in March 1969 to Charles Gilbert Sturtz and Francis Mary (Nettleton) Sturtz. Carol wentz has siblings Ann Marie Sturtz, Gail Terrebonne, and David C Sturtz. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Carol wentz.
Nancy Lee (Wentz) Fuls was born in 1959. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nancy Lee (Wentz) Fuls.
Mary E (Wentz) Calrtider was born on October 24, 1937. She married Malvin Roy Calrtider, and they had a child Andrew Carroll Caltrider. She would also marry Malvin D Caltrider, and they had children Andrew Carroll Calrtider and Brock D Caltrider. Mary Calrtider died at age 79 years old on November 9, 2016. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary E Calrtider.
Virginia Colleen Heisz went to be with our Savior on March 23, 2016, at the age of 52, at Bria Trinity Nursing Home in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she had resided for the last year; formerly of Platteville. Memorial services will be 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 2, 2016 at the Melby Funeral Home & Crematory, Platteville. Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the Virginia C. Heisz Memorial Fund. Online condolences may be made at www.melbyfh.com.
Virginia was born on September 23, 1963 in Cuba City, Wisconsin, the daughter of Kenneth Kaufman and Jerlyn “Jeri” Heisz. She was united in marriage to Rodney Wentz in January 1988. To this union two children were born. Virginia had a courageous battle of being paralyzed for 25 years, due to a car accident. She enjoyed being outdoors, clamming on the Mississippi River, and doing a variety of crafts. When able, she enjoyed her life to the fullest. Virginia is survived by her mother, Jeri Heisz (Ron Copus) of Janesville, WI; her children, Brandi (James) Haslow and Joshua (special friend, Stephanie) Wentz, both of Platteville, WI; four brothers, Roy (Maggie) Heisz of Mineral Point; Bernard (Penny) Heisz of Montfort; Terrance (Ruby) Heisz of Avoca; and Dustin (Katylynn) Heisz of Hazel Green; two sisters, Laurel (Paul) McCarville of Mineral Point; Renae (Kenny) Wentz; several aunts and uncles; nieces and nephews; and some very special friends. She was preceded in death by and infant son, River Lee; maternal grandparents; Orla Smith and Thelma Craig; paternal grandparents, Roy and Myrtle Kaufman; fathers, Kenneth Kaufman and Charles Heisz; and several aunts, uncles, and a few cousins.
John Alan Wentz was born on June 16, 1966. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Alan Wentz.
Nicholas Ryan Wentz was born on August 24, 1997 at Annapolis, md. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Nicholas Ryan Wentz.
Wentz Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Wentz family member is 74.0 years old according to our database of 3,131 people with the last name Wentz that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Wentzes
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Kathryn M Wentz of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA was born on November 9, 1888, and died at age 104 years old on July 30, 1993.
Philip Wentz of Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota was born on March 18, 1875, and died at age 105 years old in May 1980.
Clara E Wentz of Baltimore, Fairfield County, OH was born on July 27, 1896, and died at age 103 years old on March 20, 2000.
Mabel F Wentz of Hartford City, Blackford County, IN was born on December 26, 1898, and died at age 102 years old on March 31, 2001.
Anna E Wentz of Rochester, Monroe County, NY was born on April 15, 1889, and died at age 103 years old in September 1992.
Maude Wentz of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA was born on January 17, 1903, and died at age 103 years old on May 12, 2006.
Martha S Wentz of Cary, Wake County, NC was born on August 31, 1895, and died at age 101 years old on August 10, 1997.
Mae M Wentz of Lincoln, Lancaster County, NE was born on May 1, 1894, and died at age 102 years old on May 14, 1996.
Laura D Wentz of Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, NC was born on January 30, 1898, and died at age 102 years old on November 8, 2000.
Rosie E Wentz of Dover, York County, PA was born on February 1, 1905, and died at age 102 years old on August 5, 2007.
Emma Wentz of Janesville, Rock County, Wisconsin was born on November 2, 1883, and died at age 101 years old in April 1985.
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