William Gordon "Reload" Wentz, Sr.

WENTZ, William Gordon, Sr. "Reload" - Age 71, of Fenton, died Friday, June 18, 2021 at his home after a courageous battle with Leukemia.  Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at Sharp Funeral Homes, Fenton Chapel, 1000 Silver Lake Road, Fenton (A live stream of the service may be viewed on William's obituary page at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com).  Pastor Brad Foster officiating.  Visitation will be held at the funeral home Tuesday from 11 AM until the time of the service.  Those desiring may make contributions to Great Lakes National Cemetery (Avenue of Flags) or Michigan Bikers Helping Veterans.

William was born October 6, 1949 in Braddock, PA, the son of Stanford and Helen (Gordon) Wentz.  He was a 1967 graduate of Turtle Creek High School in Pennsylvania.  He retired from GM Lake Orion after 34 years of service.  He was a member of the Fenton Masonic Lodge #109 F.&A.M.; he also was a member of the Highlanders-Elf Khurafeh Shrine.  William served on the Advisor Council at Great Lakes National Cemetery and was also the Chairman of the Avenue of Flags.  He also was a volunteer at Tomek Elementary School in Fenton for many years.  He enjoyed golfing and bowling; but had a real passion riding with the Patriot Guard and the Michigan Biker Helping Veterans. But most of all he loved and cherished his family.

Surviving are: his wife 45 years, Bonnie; daughter, Dawn (John) Small of Byron; son, William Gordon "Billy" (Mary Stephens) Wentz, Jr. of Fenton; grandchildren, Sydney, Sam, Jaxon, and Caitlyn; sisters-in-law, Jolene Wentz of Georgia, Penny (John) Lucia of Grosse Ile, Terry (Walter) McCurdy of Harrisville, and Laurie Thomas of Fenton; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Landers of Fenton, Thomas (Diane) Landers of Byron, Robert Landers of Davison, and John (Diane) Landers of Ohio; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Bessie Reed and Stanette Wentz; and brothers, Rick and Mark Wentz.  The family wishes to extend special thanks to Pam.  Tributes may be shared at www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.