James Peter Wentz

James Peter Wentz obituary

James Peter Wentz

James Wentz Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mosdell Mortuary on Sep. 19, 2025.

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It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of James Peter Wentz. James passed suddenly on June 2, 2025 at sometime around 7am. He leaves a fiancé Tami Thompson, the love of his life with whom he was going to be married on June 30, 2025. He also leaves his mother Sherilyn Wentz and 5 siblings; Chuck Wentz, Frank Wentz, Sherilyn Brydon, Maureen Casper, and Joleen Browning. James was born on July 11, 1965 in Price, Utah. He was raised in the San Diego California area most of his adolescence. James had a passion for sports, especially professional football and baseball. There will be a funeral service held for James on July 1, 2025 at 12 Noon at St. Christopher Catholic Church.

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