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Peter Wentz Obituary
Born April 1, 1980, in Sellersville, Pennsylvania, he was the son of Dean J. and Regina Conroy Wentz. Although of Mennonite roots, he was a member of Christ Communty Church.
He is also survived by four sisters, Vicki DeMaria, Dawn Bailey, Rebecca Smith and Rachel Feria; his grandmother, Veronica Conroy; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, beloved nieces and nephews.
Pete was known for his gentle spirit, love of music and God's creation. He was an avid fisherman and outdoorsman who became a fisher of men.
Pete moved to Virginia in 2002 to enter the Bridge Ministry in Buckingham County. After completing the program as a student he later joined the staff as Intake Director. He also led weekly Bible studies at CharlottesvilleAlbemarle Regional Jail. His greatest passion was serving God and others.
The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. Friday, March 2, 2007, at the Covenant Church of God, 1025 E. Rio Road, Charlottesville, VA with Charlottesville Mennonite Church co-pastors Roy and Maren Hange officiating.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Covenant Church of God for the Good News Jail and Prison Ministry or to The Bridge Ministry.
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Wentz
Laura Moyer
March 7, 2008
I think of you so often. I miss you so much and love you. I can't wait until we meet again and you can show me around up there. I just wish I could have seen you one last time. I love you always.
Vicki DeMaria
March 6, 2008
Thinking of you always. Love you little brother!
Dawn Bailey
February 23, 2008
Pete,
Just wanted to say I thinking of you today. Love you, Dawn
Rebecca Smith
December 25, 2007
Merry Christmas Pete! We love you and miss you. We know that you are having the best Christmas ever at Jesus birthday party. Give Gram a big Peter hug from us. I love you bud.
Rebecca, John, Tre and Jaidon
Vicki (Wentz) DeMaria
August 1, 2007
Dearest Peter,
Everyday I wonder and ponder the mysteries on this earth and of the great beyond. I worry about my children and of the future and then; I pray! As I hear that quiet voice call to me, I become still and an overwhelming peace falls over me. I know that I need not worry about tomorrow, or worry needlessly about my children - for God Almighty is my strength and my rock! Thoughts of you and the things you accomplished here on this earth all in His name, wash over me like a cleansing stream of water and I feel refreshed! I miss you little brother as do the rest of the family. Mom wishes she could hold you just once more and Dad feels like he's lost his best friend. Our sister Rachel feels unbalanced and a little out of place. And Rebecca, Dawn and I well our hearts just ache. Through all the pain of losing you we do all know that you are in a better place - we just wish we were there with you - and someday we all will be together again! In the meantime, just keep watching over us as we try to strengthen the bonds of family and allow God to heal us! Love ya Peter - hugs & kisses. Your sister, Vicki
greg wentz
July 31, 2007
Peter, Grammy (Laura) and Grandpop
(Willard)are with you, you are all missed, think of the 3 of you often.
Denny Jr and Greg
Dawn Bailey
July 27, 2007
Hi Pete! Thanks for visiting me in my dreams the other week. It was nice to feel you were near and doing fine. I sent mom and dad my wedding video so that they could see your face again. You were only 13. You were eating some kind of sugar in a little packet at the reception. You were dipping your finger in it...over and over again. It was so funny. So once again, you were still making everyone laugh and smile.....I'm so glad I was able to share that with them, I know they miss you deeply as does the rest of the family. Love you always! Dawn
Erica Reinstein
May 2, 2007
I still can't believe your gone. You left an amazing imprint on everyone you met. I am so lucky to have been apart of your life. I only wish I could have talked you once more or at least gotten to say good bye. Love you always and forever. You will be forever missed. Tell my brother I love him!!!
Dawn Bailey
April 29, 2007
Pete,
Thank you for all the wonderful things you have done for me and the memories you have given to me. I was finally able to write you a poem the other day and wanted to share it with you. I Love you -Dawn
My brother...
Little brother, you've gone away
But, memories of you are here to stay
Hunting, camping, swimming, fishing
Talking, preaching, laughing, singing
Being the youngest, I never thought you'd leave
Precious moments, I now do cleave
When we last spoke
You told a joke
Always trying to make everyone happy
Hurry up, make it snappy
Your life on earth went by so fast
Only wishing the time would have last
I imagine the bells in heaven, they ring
As you enter the gates and see the King
I thank the Lord for our time together
You're always in my heart, my brother
Rebecca Smith
April 17, 2007
Peter...you taking care of Grandma? I know you are and vice versa. Please give her a kiss for me and a big hug...one of your specialties. I love you both so very much and miss you tremendously. Talk to you soon. Love, Rebecca
Laura Moyer
April 16, 2007
I can't find the words at this time. Maybe I never will. You were so special to me and I can't imagine life without you. I'm truly blessed to have been a part of your life. Your smile was so contagious. Your love of life and the ability to make others see how beautiful life is was such a gift. You will live in my heart forever. I love you and miss you!
John Smith
April 2, 2007
Hey Pete, I wanted to just let you know what was on my heart.
"God's Child and My Friend"
The days go by and I still can not believe your gone,
If someone as to tell me this would happen soon I would bet them that they were wrong.
Your smile, your laughter, your jokes and your heart,
I would give all of those memories back if it meant that you and I did not have to be apart.
You getting on my nerves, or telling your bad jokes,
I would even accept it now if you decided to take a smoke.
I always knew you were making your marks in this world, but I did not know it would be this soon,
It's like a ray of sunshine that has all of a sudden been replaced by a cloud that hovers gloom.
With tears in my eyes, I write these words to you,
I wish there was some way, or some how I could talk with you.
I do know no that you have not more scars, you shed no more tears and your tattoos have all been washed away,
And God has finally got his sheep that had once gone slowly astray.
You feel no more pain, you sing no more sad songs and all that is in your heart is love.
You have no more worries, you no longer experience anger and we give all praise to the God above.
So with these words I figure I would remind you again,
That I miss you my brother, my companion,
"God's child and my friend"
Vicki DeMaria
April 1, 2007
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PETER!
Just wanted to let you know that we are all thinking of you. I love you and miss you very much little brother! It just seems so unreal that you aren't here anymore. We all miss that smile and contagious laughter that you are so known for. I know that one day we will all be together once again. Until that day you will be close in my heart and my thoughts.
Another poem:
Today will be remembered
With treasured thoughts anew
A bouncing baby boy was born
To this family, his debut
With sisters all before him
A joke perhaps? Who knew?
April 1rst pranks before us
Second calls to be pursued
Confirmations to Congratulations
Precious addition, Lord it's true!
family filled so much with pride
Hearts he's melted through
Childhood laughter, so contagious
A smile you'd want too
He lived his life to the fullest
One that he pursued
Joy he brought to many
So hard to say "adieu"
Fullfilled his God given purpose
And in heaven is now renewed.
In Memory of Peter Wentz
written :April 1rst, 2007
My brother, Peter Joshua.
March 25, 2007
One of Peter's many sides...
Rachel Feria
March 25, 2007
Pete, it's me again. I am missing you so much. I feel like I am no longer protected on both sides...in between you and Rebecca. It feels very scary and lonely. Sometimes it's like I have a heavy weight pressing down on my chest. Sometimes I see your picture and my breath escapes me. Sometimes the lump in my throat is so restricting. I wish that I could wake up and this would all be untrue. That we would all hear your car pulling up the stone drive. Or the phone would ring and you would tell us where you have been. But it seems that even in my dreams I am painfully aware that you are gone. I am so thankful for that time shared this past Christmas. I just keep seeing you laying on dad's couch snoring louder than a freight train! I see you running down the steps after waking up and coming to "pick a fight" with my girls. Makaio loved you! You were one of the few people he would go to. You were always great with children. And I am forever thankful for our phone conversation on February 14th. I know I can rest in the promise of Our Father...I know where you are and that you are at peace and you are happy...but that doesn't take away the deep sadness that I'm feeling right now. My little brother, I love you so much...so very much...
Kerry Purcell
March 19, 2007
Peter, You always had a smile on you face. You where kind and sweet. You always made me laugh, even if we where mad at each other. We always got though it. You touched so many people in so many ways. You will always be one of my heroes. Peter, you loved me for me , and that meant the world to me. You where the kind of person I could talk to, and trust. I just wish we had more time together. I will never forget the good times! The long trips, walking the puppy on the Downtown Mall. Chillen with Uncle Pauly. Going for long walks in the woods, and we really had fun that one time when we all fell in the river, I didn’t think we would ever stop laughing. The time you colored your hair red, and getting those matching tattoos. I love you Pete and you will always have a place in my heart!! Love Kerry
Pete and family enjoy camping
March 16, 2007
Ashley Bailey
March 14, 2007
Uncle Pete, I know you're up in heaven having a great time, but I am still sad that you left. I wish we could have spent more time together. You had a great sense of humor, and you were fun to hang out with. You really would have liked meeting Frankie. You two have a lot in common. He's always trying to make me laugh, and he loves doing outdoors stuff like hunting, fishing, and camping. I hope all that stuff is in heaven. I still remember the time when my mom and dad were living in the blue house in the Poconoes. You came over to visit, and we were walking through the woods. Then we heard a bear, and we ran as fast as we could out of the woods. I'm always going to remember you telling me to hurry up and how you put me in front of you to make sure I was safe first. You're my favorite uncle, and I love you. If there is any fishing up there, make sure you catch a huge bass just for me.
Rebecca Smith
March 13, 2007
Hey Pete, it's me, just wanted to let you know I'm thinking about you...but you already know that cause you're in heaven and able to look "down" on us. Just wanted to tell you how much I love you again and that I wish I would have hugged you more and fussed at you less. I love you so much and I'm so grateful for all of our moments together. I'm getting ready to fly back from OK and I was just remembering when you were working at the Bridge and Tre and I needed a ride from the airport. You took the day off--something you never really did cause you were so busy--to drive me around and you showed me some of the landscaping work you did in Richmond, we shopped and ate together too. I'm glad you shared that day with me/us...cause we can stop by Shortpump and check out your work again. I remember that you told me you hooked a guy up with a job related to that work...always thinkin of the next man. You were always there when I really needed you Pete...Thanks so much for that...it was like automatic...I didn't have to stress or beg... Thanks for hangin on to me tight when I visited you at the Bridge. Thanks for letting me "style" your hair when we were young. You have/had the best hair I've ever seen on any guy! I think you even let me cut it once with the clippers. Hee hee. Love ya, Pete. You know I'm gonna punch you in the arm before I hug you in heaven, right?! I love you. Praise God...yup...praise God.
Pete at Patrick's 1rst Birthday party
March 11, 2007
Sisters and brother together - a happy day
March 11, 2007
Mom and Pete - what a "little peanut"
March 11, 2007
Check out this handsome dude !
March 11, 2007
Vicki (Wentz)DeMaria
March 11, 2007
Dear Peter
No words can express how deeply I miss you! I used to help Dad take care of you when Mom worked at the hospital. I'd change diapers and walk you around the house when you cried. Who would've known that 2 yrs later I'd have a son of my own and that you'd play together. Many times the kids would tell me "Uncle Pete is awesome." I wrote you another poem:
I picture you in heaven above
All in light and glory
No pain, no hunger, no sickness
Is that the end of the story
Your contagious smile and loving heart
Remembrances that never end
Fill my mind these endless days
Oh how will my heart mend
Your time here spent on this green earth
Was definitely much too short
Memories you made and hearts you've touched
It seems too much to sort
I know I'm being selfish
And to this you will agree
Your time was never wasted
I pledge and will decree
I'm proud of you little brother
For all you came to be
Your big sister, Vicki
Clyde Bailey
March 10, 2007
Dear Peter,
You are very much loved and will be deeply missed by many...especially me.
I still remember the first summer we knew each other, we had great times camping, fishing, swimming and hunting.
Whenever I think of you, I think of the joy you bought to so many, especially me and my girls.
I LOVE YOU PETER.
Dawn Bailey
March 10, 2007
Pete,
We will all miss you so much. I'm sure you are making everyone smile in heaven. The last time we talked, you had us (me and clyde) laughing and smiling and I know everyone loved that about you! My girls miss you lots too! Ashley and Stephanie both said, "Pete was my favorite Uncle." WE LOVE YOU!
wayne smith
March 7, 2007
I only knew you for a short time Pete, but we clicked right away and we were becoming close. I am going to always remember you. Your spirit, soul, and memories will live on and one day we will meet again and then we can do all the things we were talking about doing. I'm gonna miss ya.
Rachel Feria
March 7, 2007
I miss you so much Pete. You have left an amazing legacy! I know you have many jewels in your crown of glory that you place at Jesus' feet. I will never forget the times we played GI Joes or He-Man in the dirt pile! You better be working on a mega pile for when I get there. I miss your bear hugs and your toots!! I'll get you when I get there! I love you deeply! Your Sis- Rachel
gerard henson
March 6, 2007
pete this is ase and heaven. this hurts so bad! you are my best friend and im so sorry about this. i will keep your name in my heart and will always know that i have a true friend. we will love you for ever.
you friend and brother gerard(ase)
Dennis, Jr. Wentz
March 4, 2007
Pete, Im glad I got to spend some time with you before you left FLA. We are not only related as first cousins , we are brothers in Christ and both share the same problems in more ways than you will ever know I dont want to go into details ,but you know man. Love you and yours and will see you again only he knows when. Till that day cousin you will be in my thoughts and your memory will help guide my actions. D.J.
Brian,Tracey,Ciaran & Trevor Wentz
March 2, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Greg Wentz
March 1, 2007
Dearest Cousin Peter;
As each day concludes with the splendor and beauty of a sunset, so must our own existence of physical life on this planet as we know it to be;
As I ponder my own purpose and existence on this Earth, I am reminded of your youthful spirit and cheerful energetic uniqueness. The untimely passing of your soul will leave a perpetual void in the lives of those you have touched while you continue to explore the Glorious path that God has paved for you to travel; As each day brings change, allow yourself to be guided by the beauty and power of the rising Sun. ***************************
Dear Cousin I have Faith that you have found safety and solice while following God's Eternal path. Until we meet again.
Nancy & Don Jacobs
March 1, 2007
Reggie and Dean,
We are so sorry and very saddened at the news about your Peter. We will be thinking of you tomorrow and praying for your family.
Your friends from West Swamp Mennonite Church, Quakertown, PA
Brandy & Billy
March 1, 2007
Dear Wentz Family,
My husband and I are truly sorry for your loss of such a wonderful human being. Pete was a very dear friend of ours and we will miss his smiling face. There was never a time that we seen him, that he wasn't smiling. Peter, we will NEVER forget you!
Shanta Washington
March 1, 2007
Peter had a smile that was contagious he could always put a smile on your face. He was always a blessing to be around. Peter was an amazing man of God. He always loved to learn more about God's word. It was amazing for me to see him grow in the Lord and be able to be a friend to him. He will be greatly missed but he is now with the Lord he devoted his life to.
Diane Gray
March 1, 2007
2 Thessalonians 3:18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.
Kay Wentz
March 1, 2007
Peter, a sweet smiling boy, dearly loved by his parents and sisters. Although our passings were few, I am so pleased to have had you as my nephew as we pass through Life's Journey. Your candle burned out long before your Legend ever did. Aunt Kay Wentz
Peter at Christ Community Church 2004
March 1, 2007
Peter Wentz at The Bridge Ministry 2005
March 1, 2007
Selena Cozart
February 28, 2007
May you sense the Lord's presence in your time of grief. Pete was an awesome brother in the Lord. He was such a friendly and warm servant at Christ Community. We will miss him.
Ian Mowbray
February 28, 2007
I only knew Pete for a short amount of time, but isn't that all life is a short amount of time? What I've and hopefully others have learned from being around Pete is that he was a unique guy! Pete lived life to it's fullest every day, and was never unwilling to give a helping hand which is a hard thing to find in a person now a days. So to Pete where ever he may be now I love u like a brother, and to his family I'm sorry for your loss. Hopefully you know that Pete is in a good place now, and I am in fact sure of it!
Lina Bryant
February 28, 2007
He was happiest talking about his family and God's Word. I will always cherish his memory and look forward to seeing his smile again.
Joseph Reinstein
February 28, 2007
Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Cristie Gibson
February 28, 2007
To Pete: I didn't get to spend very much time with you, but you left a lasting impression. You will be missed.
To the family: Pete was a wonderful person and I was blessed to have known him. Please try to remember that our ability to hurt is only matched by our ability to love. I know he was loved.
Erica Reinstein
February 28, 2007
I will never forget you or the times we shared. I am lucky to have met you and had the time we share together. I only wish that your family heal from this heartbreak.
Dorothy Johnson
February 28, 2007
Only time will heal the sorrow that you feel at this moment. I will always remember the smile and laughter that accompanied him every time I saw him. May the God who comforts and gives peace to all be with you and your family at this time. TRUST HIM!
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