Obituary of John P. Wentz

Son, brother, uncle, cousin, caregiver, friend, and all around great guy! These are just some of the descriptors that can attributed to John. He was oh so friendly, a hard worker and always willing to give a helping hand. John was a born competitor his entire life, from basketball, football, baseball and track in school to fishing, and golf as an adult. He did, however, after quite a few years, come up against an opponent which would ultimately defeat him. Though John battled bravely and courageously for years, this last bout of cancer metastasized and overwhelmed his body. As was John’s way, he accepted the reality of his situation with courage and determination and lived his life as best he could. Hospice of Havasu was compassionate, caring, supportive, and wonderful in their care of this last journey in life. His 7 siblings rallied to help, flying in from all parts if the U.S. to help, care, love, and support him. Those who couldn’t make it physically, were here via phone calls and FaceTime to share their love and support. There were nieces, cousins, and dear friends and neighbors who also offered their love and support to see this journey be as comfortable and pain-free as possible. Our parents would have been proud to see how, as a family, we gathered together to take care of each other. A journey like this involves ALL of us-in a very personal way. John is predeceased by his parents, Phil and Shirley Wentz, (Shirley, just having joined Dad last October!) John is survived by his 7 siblings; Kathy (Ron) from Gary, MN, Randy from Gary, MN, Pat from Camas, WA, Vicki (Jim) from St. Joseph, MN, Donna (Jim) from Lisbon, ND, Brian (Laura) from Cheney, WA, and Scott (Laureen) from Homer, AK. He also leaves behind a plethora of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and friends. His life was rich with relationships both new and life-long friends! Though we are sad at his passing, we rejoice in his freed9om from pain and immobility. We imagine him “Partying it up” with all the family that was just waiting with open arms for him to join them. Please feel free to join us in a funeral service at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 11:00am. Due to time constraints, a gathering after the service has not yet been determined. We’ll let you know how that goes! John was always easy going, we will play it by ear! Any remembrances or donations should be given to Hospice of Havasu or the VFW of Lake Havasu City, AZ in his name. Services were entrusted to the care of Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home.