Virginia R. Wentzel

     Virginia R. Wentzel,  84, (nee Schaefer) passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2010 at the Gaymont Nursing Home in Norwalk following a brief illness.

     Mrs. Wentzel was born in Detroit, MI on December 6, 1925, the daughter of the late Theodore J and Ruth E ( nee Young) Schaefer. She was a graduate of Avon Lake High School Class of 1945. She was a member of the former Euclid Avenue Baptist Church; where she taught Sunday School and was active with the Pioneer Girls. In Norwalk, she attended the Norwalk Alliance Church.

     Following her marriage to her late husband Otto, she resided in Lorain for 50 years. They moved to Norwalk in 1997. She was a member of the Women's Auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Engineers, National Association of Retired & Veteran Railway Employees # 144 in Lorain, Women's Missionary Society and several church youth groups.

     Mrs. Wentzel had been employed by the American Monorail Company in Lakewood and worked as a billing clerk and Floral Designer at Zelek Floral Shop in  Lorain.  She was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, quilting, painting, travel, music, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

     She is the beloved mother of Judith M. Bohland, Jeanne M. Beckler both of Lorain, Allen O Wentzel of Harriet, Arkansas, loving grandmother of 11 and great grandmother of 12.

      In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Otto F. Wentzel in 2003, one sister, 3 brothers.

     There is no visitation and services will be private.

     Entombment will be in Resthaven Memory Gardens in Avon.

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to Norwalk Alliance Church, 2755 State Route 250 S,  Norwalk, Ohio 44857 or Ohio Veterans Home, 3416 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870-5598.

     The Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain is handling the arrangements.

 

 

 

CONDOLENCES

 

 

From:        Jan Shawver Akers
Relation:    Friend

 

It has been a long time since Euclid Avenue Baptist. I am so sorry to hear about your mother but what a comforting thought to know that she is with her Lord and Savior. I will remember her with her sweet and quiet personality. She was always so gentle and kind. May God give you comfort and peace at this time. Hold on to the memories.
Jan Shawver Akers
Dallas, Texas

 

 

 

From:        Darla Moyer
Relation:    Friend

 

My heart is filled with sadness at your loss of, Virginia Wentzel. I can not imagine the pain you feel now, but I wanted to let you know that my thoughts are with you.
   No words can express how much a part of your life Virginia was, and will be and be held in your heart forever. Virginia was a jewel among us, always giving us a shining example of kindness, caring, loving and fun. Although distance and time took us in different directions through life. She was always close to me. Even though the time I spent with Virginia was all too infrequent, when we were together our bonds were reinforced by the simplest of hugs, or a kiss on the cheek. She made me feel welcome no matter how busy she was. 
  God gave us a true sister that remains with us through the rest of our lives, so close yet not with us in body any longer.
  Just wanted to let you know I am here for you.
  You and Grandma are in our thoughts and prayers.   
             Love ya Darla