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Elmer Elliott Wentz

Male 1921 - 2013  (92 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Elmer Elliott Wentz was born 23 Mar 1921, Crossett, Ashley, Arkansas, USA (son of Melton Henry Wentz and Mattie Lou Harris); died 3 Jun 2013, Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA; was buried 6 Jun 2013, Saline, Arkansas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Find-A-Grave: 111737581
    • Name: Pete
    • Reference Number: 21173
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Warren, Bradley, Arkansas, USA

    Notes:

    OBIT:

    E. E. "Pete" Wentz, 92 of Camden, AR formerly of White Hall, AR passed away Monday, June 03, 2013. He was born March 23, 1921 in Crossett, AR to Milton H. and Mattie Lou Harris Wentz. He was a Marine veteran. Wentz's three year Marine career took him to San Diego, New Zealand, Hawaii, Saipan, Okinawa and Nagasaki. While anchored off Okinawa, Wentz's ship was hit by a kamikaze plane. "I was standing topside in the chow line watching the shelling of the island, all of a sudden, guys started hitting the deck. It didn't take long to realize that something was happening," Wentz said. Just before coming stateside, Wentz was sent to Nagasaki, just 45 days after the bombing. "When it was time for us to ship out, a band on the dock played "California Here I come," and it sure sounded good," said Wentz. "But I really didn't think I'd make it. I never let myself believe that I was going home. So many guys would be all set to go home and then disappointed when it didn't go through." After returning home he returned to the job at the Dr. Pepper Bottling Plant which he had held before his enlistment. He worked at the bottling plant until 1950. In 1953 he became employed at the Pine Bluff Arsenal as a sign painter. He was a member of Salem MBC in Watson Chapel, AR, active member of Jefferson County Gun Club, American Legion Post #232 and Amateur Trap Shooting Association.

    He was preceded in death by his parents, Milton & Mattie Lou Harris Wentz; daughter, Mary Lou Clay; brother, John Wentz; and sisters, Isabelle Wentz and Margaret Wentz.

    He is survived by his wife, Mary Wentz of White Hall, AR; daughters, Sandra McKenzie and husband, Robert of White Hall, AR and Sharri Germann and husband, Doug of Camden, AR; six grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

    A graveside service will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, June 06, 2013 at Upchurch Cemetery in Saline County. Proctor Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

    Buried:
    Upchurch Cemetery

    Elmer married Mary Ernestine James 11 Jan 1946, Bradley, Arkansas, USA. Mary was born Abt 1926, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. Mary Lou Wentz was born 8 Nov 1946, Arkansas, USA; died 1 Jul 2004, Arkansas, USA; was buried , Saline, Arkansas, USA.
    2. Sandra Wentz
    3. Sharri Wentz

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Melton Henry Wentz was born 28 Mar 1885, Oscoda, Iosco, Michigan, USA; died 16 Aug 1940, Bradley, Arkansas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 21172
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Warren, Bradley, Arkansas, USA

    Melton married Mattie Lou Harris 30 Dec 1918, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA. Mattie (daughter of William Wesley Harris and Isabelle J Fenton) was born 8 Sep 1891, Arkansas, USA; died 11 Feb 1972, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 3.  Mattie Lou Harris was born 8 Sep 1891, Arkansas, USA (daughter of William Wesley Harris and Isabelle J Fenton); died 11 Feb 1972, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 21171
    • Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Warren, Bradley, Arkansas, USA

    Children:
    1. 1. Elmer Elliott Wentz was born 23 Mar 1921, Crossett, Ashley, Arkansas, USA; died 3 Jun 2013, Camden, Ouachita, Arkansas, USA; was buried 6 Jun 2013, Saline, Arkansas, USA.
    2. Isabelle Wentz was born 8 Aug 1924, Au Sable, Iosco, Michigan, USA; died 22 Apr 2012, Homer, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA; was buried 26 Apr 2012, Warren, Bradley, Arkansas, USA.
    3. Margaret Ann Wentz was born 1924, Arkansas, USA.
    4. John Newton Wentz was born 1932, Arkansas, USA.


Generation: 3

    Children:
    1. 2. Melton Henry Wentz was born 28 Mar 1885, Oscoda, Iosco, Michigan, USA; died 16 Aug 1940, Bradley, Arkansas, USA.

  1. 6.  William Wesley Harris was born 12 Apr 1856, Shiloh, Union, Louisiana, USA (son of Archie Williamson Harris and Harriett R Crawford); died 5 Jan 1935.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 6284
    • Residence: 1900, El Dorado, Union, Arkansas, USA

    William married Isabelle J Fenton 1880. Isabelle was born 22 Nov 1856, Louisiana, USA; died 5 Jan 1925. [Group Sheet]


  2. 7.  Isabelle J Fenton was born 22 Nov 1856, Louisiana, USA; died 5 Jan 1925.

    Other Events:

    • Reference Number: 16844
    • Residence: 1900, El Dorado, Union, Arkansas, USA

    Children:
    1. George Larkin Harris was born 6 Nov 1880, Shiloh, Union, Louisiana, USA; died 15 May 1962, Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA.
    2. John Wesley Harris was born 10 Jan 1884, Shiloh, Union, Louisiana, USA; died 12 Jun 1964.
    3. Otto Harris was born 23 Oct 1882, Shiloh, Union, Louisiana, USA; died 10 Mar 1908.
    4. Annie Bell Harris was born 10 Apr 1887, Louisiana, USA; died 12 Jun 1967.
    5. Howard Mullin Harris was born 8 Sep 1889, Louisiana, USA; died 13 Feb 1974, Bradley, Arkansas, USA.
    6. 3. Mattie Lou Harris was born 8 Sep 1891, Arkansas, USA; died 11 Feb 1972, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA.
    7. Avarilla R Harris was born 29 Jan 1894, Arkansas, USA; died 26 Mar 1981.
    8. Vada Ruth Harris was born 10 Oct 1896, Arkansas, USA; died 10 Oct 1900, Union, Arkansas, USA; was buried , El Dorado, Union, Arkansas, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Archie Williamson HarrisArchie Williamson Harris was born 22 May 1812, Georgia, USA (son of Joshua Harris and Tabitha (Unknown)); died 6 May 1887, Union, Louisiana, USA; was buried 8 May 1887, Bernice, Union, Louisiana, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Find-A-Grave: 96340130
    • Reference Number: 6250
    • Residence: 1850, Union, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Shiloh, Union, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Union, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Union, Louisiana, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Shiloh Cemetery

    Archie married Harriett R Crawford 12 Dec 1833, Perry, Alabama, USA. Harriett was born 8 Oct 1816, Georgia, USA; died 10 Jan 1899, Union, Louisiana, USA; was buried , El Dorado, Union, Arkansas, USA. [Group Sheet]


  2. 13.  Harriett R Crawford was born 8 Oct 1816, Georgia, USA; died 10 Jan 1899, Union, Louisiana, USA; was buried , El Dorado, Union, Arkansas, USA.

    Other Events:

    • Find-A-Grave: 88279067
    • Reference Number: 3379
    • Residence: 1850, Union, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1860, Shiloh, Union, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1870, Union, Louisiana, USA
    • Residence: 1880, Union, Louisiana, USA

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Presbyterian Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Victoria A Harris was born Abt 1840, Perry, Alabama, USA.
    2. George Harris was born Abt 1842, Perry, Alabama, USA.
    3. Lintha Jane Harris was born Abt 1844, Perry, Alabama, USA.
    4. Cynthia Ann Harris was born 22 Jul 1845, Perry, Alabama, USA; died 12 Mar 1931, Shiloh, Union, Louisiana, USA; was buried 13 Mar 1931, Bernice, Union, Louisiana, USA.
    5. Sebron J Harris was born 23 Jul 1848, Union, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Oct 1936, Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA.
    6. Berry P Harris was born Abt 1853, Union, Louisiana, USA; died 21 Nov 1921.
    7. James M Harris was born 22 May 1854, Union, Louisiana, USA; died 16 Oct 1921, Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA; was buried , Ruston, Lincoln, Louisiana, USA.
    8. 6. William Wesley Harris was born 12 Apr 1856, Shiloh, Union, Louisiana, USA; died 5 Jan 1935.