Walter L. Wentzel, 74, passed away suddenly on October 11, 2016. He is the loving husband of the late Mary "Kathie" Wentzel (Mathews); Beloved father of Larry Wentzel Sr. (Shelia); Cherished grandfather of Larry Wentzel Jr. (Lindsey) and Brandon Wentzel (Nikolette, Fiance); Great-grandfather of Charlotte Wentzel (Larry Wentzel Jr. and Lindsey); Beloved father of Perry Wentzel (Nancy); Cherished grandfather of Kailey, Keri and Blake Wentzel; The son of the late Arthur F. Wentzel and Marie C. Wentzel (Arnt); Visitation Saturday, October 15, 2016, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at Jay B. Smith Funeral Home Maplewood Chapel 7456 Manchester Funeral Service at 12:00 pm Interment to follow at Valhalla Cemetery