Obituary of Derek Christiaan Wentz

untitled1 Derek Christiaan Wentz Derek Christiaan Wentz, age 36, of Buckhannon, WV died Thursday, May 21, 2009 at his home. He was born December 4, 1972 a son of Chester E. Wentz of Buckhannon and Barbara Jones Bake of Cottage Grove, OR. On November 1, 2004 he married Jennifer Lynn Lockwood who survives. In addition to his parents and Wife he is survived by one daughter, Nora Crislyn Wentz of Buckhannon; and two brothers, David Ashton Wentz of Wasilla, AK and Daniel Blaine Wentz of Buckhannon. Mr. Wentz was a 1991 graduate of BUHS. After graduation he enlisted in the 101st Airborne Division, serving for 11 ½ years. Following his service he worked for Trust Joist, A & E, and also worked for Homebase, Inc. where he held various titles including in home services and most recent as a senior residential manager. As a child he was very active in the Boy Scouts of America continuing though adulthood as an assistant leader and helping with Camp Tommy. He will be missed by many. Friends will be received 1PM to 2 PM on Wednesday, May 27, 2009 at the Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home with Dr. Joseph Shreve officiating. Burial will follow at the Lockwood Family Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.polingstclair.com. Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation Wednesday, May 27, 2009 1-2 PM Poling-St. Clair Funeral Home Funeral Service Wednesday, May 27, 2009 2 PM Funeral Home Burial Lockwood Family Cemetery