Donald C Wenz Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Donald C. Wenz, 73, of Ephrata, Wa went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 20, 2014 with his loving family by his side. Don was born in Yakima, Wa to August and Helen Wenz on February 6, 1941. He served in the Air Force and had worked at Boeing until he retired from there in 2003. Don loved music and played guitar from 14 years on and had his own band. Golfing, fishing, camping, traveling, old western movies and music, and old cars were also some of his favorites. John Wayne was his hero, as Don was a true “cowboy”. Don especially loved his many friends and family because they meant everything to him. He is survived by his wife Marilyn of Ephrata, sons; Donald (Tammy) Berry of Gold Bar, WA, Michael Wenz, Brian Wenz, Ronald (Patrice) Wenz all of Ephrata, daughters; Judy Cloninger, Cheryl Hammer both of Ephrata, Donna (Ron Ray) Farmer of Moses Lake, and Echo Stark of Everett, WA, Sisters; Judy Landon, Debra Hughes both of California, Salley Bunney of Ephrata, Brothers; Mark (Linda) Bunney of Everett, WA, Leonard Wenz, Allen Wenz, and August Wenz all of Addy, WA. He left 29 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren, lots of nieces and nephews, and friends. He loved them all. Services will be held at 2pm on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Memorial Christian Church, 453 E. Division, Ephrata. A pot luck luncheon and Jam Session in Don’s Honor will follow at the American Legion in Ephrata at 4 pm. Please express your thoughts and memories for the family at www.nicolesfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the care of Nicoles Funeral Home of Ephrata, WA.

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Donald C Wenz

February 6, 1941 - September 20, 2014