Gary L. Wentz 1943-2025

Born on Oct. 10, 1943, to Paul and Betty Wentz, Gary grew up in East Palestine and attended East Palestine High School.

Gary was a semitruck owner / operator and drove for many years for Tajon, Green Meadows and Grim’s Crane Service. He was a longtime member of Allen Lodge 276 F&AM.

Gary was a loving husband of 60 years to his wife Marlene. He enjoyed their three children and six grandchildren, their home, being outdoors, fishing, traveling to the Outer Banks, South Carolina and out West. He was an avid animal lover and especially loved his lab Samantha and his cats Buddy and Ralphie.

Gary is survived by his wife, Marlene (Hanley) Wentz; children, Christine (Mark) Seifert, Carol (David) and Paul (Dani) Wentz; grandchildren, Gabbie, Brie and Gavin Seifert, Maddie and Jake Rakich and Marlowe Wentz; and brother, Richard L. (Marjorie) Wentz.

A private service will be held by the family.

In lieu of flowers, any donations can be made to Angels for Animals in his honor at www.angelsforanimals.org.

The family would like to thank Masternick Memorial in New Middletown and Ohio Living Hospice for their compassionate care.

The family has entrusted Seederly-Mong & Beck Funeral Home in North Lima, Ohio, with the arrangements for their loved one.

Family and friends are invited to visit www.seederly-mongandbeck.com to sign the guestbook or send private condolences.

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